Issue details

To approve the policy for how applications for Discretionary Business Grants will be determined.
The policy was drafted in response to the Government’s announcement that Council’s would be able to award grants to businesses not already covered by an existing funding stream linked to the impact of the Covid 19 lockdown. All local authorities across Devon contributed to the development of the policy, which also allowed for local variations depending on the types of business in their area. Without a policy in place there was a risk that the funds would not reach enough businesses in need of the financial support.