£10.6m paid to Lewes district businesses amid coronavirus
Hundreds of businesses in the Lewes district that have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic have applied to Lewes District Council for grants.
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Lewes District Council went live with its Covid-19 Business Grants portal last Thursday (April 9), and since then 806 businesses across the district have already registered using the service, equating to £10.6m in grants.
The Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund were announced by the government in response to the acute challenges being faced by businesses at this time.
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Hide AdEligible businesses will receive £10,000 or £25,000 depending on various criteria.
