Borough businesses grateful for Council support

During the coronavirus pandemic the Borough Council has paid out over £17.5 million in Government grants to 1,567 businesses across the Borough through the Business Rates Grants as well as other government funded schemes including the discretionary grant.

Businesses receiving the grants have shown their gratitude to the Council for helping them during this challenging time:

“Thanks very much to the Eastleigh team for all the work that you have put in to help small businesses in our area. Much appreciated.”

“I just wanted to say a very BIG thank you for all of your support throughout this crisis. You have been excellent!”

”Very grateful to find the business discretionary relief grant from EBC this morning!”

A total of £16,880,000 has now been paid out in Business Rates Grants to 1,269 businesses and £968,500 to 298 businesses through the Discretionary Grant scheme. Applications for Business Rates Grants were extended until 28 August to ensure that as much of the available funds as possible, were allocated to businesses.

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/businessratesgrants