1663 business properties in Southport and the wider Sefton area have already received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme. In total, more than £19.4 million has made its way to small businesses in the area. In recognition of the extraordinary pressures facing small businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak, the Government launched the Small Business Grants Scheme, backed by £12.3 billion. The funding is provided to local authorities, who are then able to offer grants of up to £10,000 to small businesses, and up to £25,000 for eligible leisure, retail, and hospitality businesses. Job retention scheme is … Continue reading 1663 small businesses across Southport and Sefton receive government Coronavirus support