The purpose of this report is to seek
immediate approval to administer the Omicron Hospitality and
Leisure Grant scheme
On 21 December 2021 the Government announced the introduction of
grant support for hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses
in England with full guidance being issued on 30 December 2021. The
scheme provides one off grant support in recognition of the impact
on these businesses of the rise of the Omicron variant.
An application process for the grant must be carried out and will
close on 28 February 2022 with all payments to eligible businesses
made by 31 March 2022.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2022
Decision due: 11 Jan 2022 by Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Lead member: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Contact: Caroline Lee, Head of Revenues, Benefits and Business Support Email: Caroline.Lee@Oldham.gov.uk Email: caroline.lee'oldham.gov.uk@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
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