A package of initiatives to continue to help local people through the cost-of-living crisis has been announced by the council, with a four-point plan focussed on helping those that need it most.
Following the launch of the ‘No Use Empty’ (NUE) scheme in March this year, a number of commercial property developments across South Essex are already being supported with 0% interest loans, with some loans still available.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council has commissioned Citizens Advice Southend (CAS) to deliver a new enhanced Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service to support local residents.
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Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation sectors, that are being affected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be eligible for a one-off government grant of up to £6,000.
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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has secured £1,059,165 in funding for two successful projects from the Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund which will help the local drive to invest in recovery and support the community.
The council’s cabinet will discuss plans to make a direct financial stake in the Seaway leisure development which will be anchored by Empire Cinemas, Hollywood Bowl and Travelodge.
Additional funding has been made available to the council to support residents of working age who are in receipt of council tax reductions with their council tax bills for 2021/22.
The Test and Trace Support Payments (TTSP) scheme has now been extended until 30 September 2021.
Southend-on-Sea has been allocated a final batch of government funding which will be used to continue its free school meal provision and support vulnerable households.
Disabled residents who need adaptations done to their home could have the work done more quickly, with the council’s cabinet set to discuss a policy amendment to the Disabled Facilities Grant policy.
After receiving an allocation of £3,662,500 by the Government to fund Additional Restrictions Grants, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council have now opened the application process for eligible businesses to apply for this grant funding.
A scheme to give vulnerable households financial peace of mind over the winter months has launched thanks to additional Government funding.
Community and voluntary organisations are being supported to put infection control measures in place, so they can reopen within Government guidelines, to ensure the prevention of infection. Grants of between £100 and £3,000 are being made available.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council have now opened the scheme up to businesses based at home, that have no commercial mortgage and have not benefited from any previous COVID-19 grant.
South Essex councils are set to take their case to central Government for a package of investment and devolved powers to drive new infrastructure, economic growth and new housing across the area.
Funding to support business growth for local businesses has been secured through a multi-authority programme.
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