Economic Development
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant
A new short term grant of up to £10,500 is available to Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation businesses who were most seriously affected by the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The grant is only available to Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation businesses who are liable for business rates. The Council has recently contacted over 200 businesses who may be able to apply for this grant. Applications are invited by 10 March 2022.
If your business fits these criteria and you have not been contact, please email businessrates@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Limited funds still remain available under the Additional Restrictions Grant fund for other businesses which were severely affected by Covid-19 restrictions. If you are a business wishing to apply under the Discretionary element of the ARG policy then please view: The Council’s updated Grant Policy
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The Economic Development team provides local buisness information and advice for enterprising start-ups and business development support, signposting for a wide variety of grant and loan schemes to help fund business projects for economic development and inward investment. A highly active and dynamic local delivery partner working collaborativley with two LEP's Stoke & Staffordshire LEP and Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP.
Additional signposting is offered for property services, business rates, planning help and health & safety compliance and understanding environmental regulations.
We also promote a Tourism network through the Visitor section on this website.
For further information please contact us on 01543 464267 or E-mail: econdev@cannockchasedc.gov.uk



