, 19 March 2020 - 2 April 2020
Decisions made
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30/03/2020 - CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND SECTION 151 APPROVAL FOR THE PAYMENT OF COVID-19 BUSINESS GRANT PAYMENTS AS DIRECTED BY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ref: 8646 Recommendations Approved
In response to the Coronavirus the Government
announced there would be further support for small businesses and
businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. A grant
payment would be made to qualifying ratepayers administered by the
Local Authority.
The Government have provided guidance and eligibility
criteria.
The cost of the scheme will be funded by way of a S.31 grant
payment from government on 1 April 2020 to cover the cost of
providing grant payments to eligible businesses.
The council is administering and managing the schemes essentially
on behalf of government and is responsible for the administration
and payment of the grant monies. The additional costs involved in
the administration of this scheme is intended to be reimbursed by
the government using new burdens funding.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 06/05/2020
Effective from: 30/03/2020
Decision:
That the Chief Executive and s151 Officers of
Chorley Council approve payment of the business grants in line with
the government guidance and the council’s own procedure
Lead officer: James Thomson
02/04/2020 - COVID-19 - Rent Relief ref: 8593 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Resources)
Decision published: 02/04/2020
Effective from: 10/04/2020
Decision:
To approve discretionary relief for council commercial tenants and licensees.
Lead officer: Conrad Heald
23/03/2020 - Mutual Agreement ref: 8580 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Resources)
Decision published: 23/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
As set out in the report.
Lead officer: Graeme Walmsley
23/03/2020 - Strawberry Fields Digital Office Hub - Grant of a Lease - Office No 7 ref: 8579 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Executive Member (Resources)
Decision published: 23/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
That the terms reported herein are approved and authority is granted to issue instructions to the Director of Governance for the completion of the 2-year Lease.
Lead officer: Catherine Jagger, David Taylor