Graeme Welcomes New Targeted Business Support
27 January 2021
Graeme has welcomed the launch of three new Scottish Government support funds for some businesses uniquely affected by the pandemic.
From 27 January, local authorities will start to approach travel agents, brewers and indoor football centres inviting them to claim grants of £10,000 or £25,000. A higher payment of £30,000 will be available to the largest brewers.
Councils will brief around 400 eligible businesses on their potential entitlement and ask them to provide supporting information and bank account details. Owners do not need to apply or contact the local authority.
Commenting, Graeme said:
“The introduction of these new funds highlights how this Scottish Government continues to listen to the business community, and is very much alive and responsive to specific needs.
“Brewers, travel agents and indoor football centres alike have experienced unprecedented challenges over the past year related to incredibly difficult but necessary coronavirus restrictions.
“I am very pleased that this new funding will bring support to some brilliant local businesses across Angus, for whom I hope it will offer some critical relief.
“While such funds can never fully compensate for the impact of COVID, this Scottish Government is determined to do all it can to support businesses as it drives us towards an end to this pandemic.
The grants available are:
- £10,000 for premises with a rateable value up to and including £18,000
- £25,000 for premises with a rateable value of £18,001 or above
- £30,000 for brewers operating a property with a rateable value of over £51,000, or production over 5,000HL in 2019
More information on the Brewers Support Fund
More information on Support for Travel Agents
More information on Support for Indoor Football Centres
