CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Basildon Council service and information updates

Basildon Council is making decisions day by day in order to balance the need to maintain essential services and the need to support those who need our help the most, while at the same time following public health guidance for the protection of the public and staff against infection from coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 - Grant support and rates discounts for business

COVID-19 - Business rates retail discount

In response to the Coronavirus the Government has announced that it will increase the retail discount to 100% and extend it to include the leisure and hospitality sectors.

COVID-19 - Grant support for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses

If your business is within the retail, hospitality or leisure sector, the Government is now offering a cash grant of up to £25, 000 per property.

COVID-19 - Grant support for small businesses

Local authorities are able to support small businesses with additional government funding. If your business receives small business rate relief (SBRR), rural rate relief (RRR) and tapered relief.

COVID-19 - Apply for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan

From Monday 4 May, the Bounce Back Loans scheme will allow businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 from accredited lenders.