Issue details

COVID-19 Local Restrictions Grant (Open) and Additional Restrictions Grant Schemes

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2020

Decision due: 17 Dec 2020 by Cabinet Member Signing

This report provides details of the guidance issued to local authorities on the Local Restrictions Grant Scheme (Open) (LRSG (Open) and the Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme (ARG). The LRSG (Open provides details of businesses to be prioritised for support and how funding has been calculated for authorities but allows for local discretion. The ARG guidance allows for local authorities to design their own scheme within the constraints of the mandatory criteria and within the businesses identified as being able to be supported within the scheme. The report will make recommendations that the LRSG (Open) scheme is applied in accordance with the guidance and how funding has been calculated The report will also make recommendations regarding the eligibility criteria for the ARG within the guidance provided. The report will further delegate authority to the Director of Housing, Regeneration and Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Local Investment and Economic Growth

Lead member: Councillor Gideon Bull gideon.bull@haringey.gov.uk

Lead director: Director for Housing, Regeneration and Planning

Contact: Director for Housing, Regeneration and Planning.