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To combat inner-city traffic-related pollution, we are developing a Clean Air Plan that must consider the introduction of a Clean Air Zone charge for higher polluting vehicles. The scheme provides support to hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition that the rise of the Omicron COVID variant means that some businesses are likely to experience reduced trade. The ARG3 Grant will be OPEN for applications from 10.00 am on Tuesday 25th January 2022, and CLOSE at 5.00 pm on Monday 7th February. *** Please read very carefully as some important changes have been made ***. They may remain open for take-away services. Able to demonstrate that trading activities have been significantly impacted by the Omicron variant and provide information in the free text box to prove this, for example, the impact on business turnover, temporary business closure, loss of regular business income, cancellation and / or loss of contracts / bookings, proof of loss of income. Once approved, the drivers will receive their grant within five working days. The fund will offer grants focused on helping businesses to retain jobs and meet operational costs during these difficult periods of trading and is designed to be complementary to additional measures provided by the Government such as the Jobs Support Scheme and the Local Restrictions Support Grant. A business was open and providing in-person services to customers prior to restrictions being applied. Eligible businesses in this category will also receive separate pro-rate payment for 4 days prior to the National Lockdown restrictions that were imposed from 5 November 2020. We will not be able to chase individual businesses for supporting information if it is not included in the original application. Payments made to businesses before 5 April 2022 will fall into the 2021/22 tax year. How do I apply for an omnibus vehicle licence? However, it is expected that the minimum grant level will be around 5,000 and the maximum will be no more than 50,000. Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. A business is not eligible if it has previously received a Hospitality and Leisure Grant from Round 1 or Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant (Expanded Scheme) Round 2; or has received or is eligible for a Taxi Drivers Grant or a Local Restrictions Support Grant (for businesses instructed to close) from its Local Authority. Funding for the Discretionary Business Grant was limited and the funding was allocated on a first come first served basis when all of the required evidence had been submitted. The Discretionary Business Grants Fund aimed to help those small businesses with fixed commercial property costs which were not eligible for other existing Government cash grants schemes. We have access to funding for those out of work to enable you to earn again! Grants will be paid on a phased basis and future payments will be subject to the satisfactory receipt of relevant information that shows that the business is still trading, that it is employing the number of staff claimed for and that it is able to receive the grant as per State Aid rules. Therefore, a further small pro-rata payment will be made for the 6 days from 30 December 2020 to 4 January 2021 in addition to any other payments due for other periods of closure. The business continues to trade online, via click and collect services. All businesses must be based in the Liverpool city region and have been trading on or before 31 October 2020. This is for your own security to prevent fraud. Businesses that offer close-contact services, which are required to deliver the treatment. The Government has introduced a scheme for a one off payment of 1000 for wet-led pubs impacted by the Tier 2 or Tier 3 restrictions between 2-29 December 2020. Trading On Scheme Guidance Notes FINAL Ver 1, Trading On Scheme Terms And Conditions FINAL Ver 1, Trading On Scheme Privacy Notice Final Ver 2, Trading On Scheme Accountant Letter FINAL ver 2, Have not been awarded (or be eligible for) the Expanded Retail Discount (covering Retail, Hospitality and Leisure) and Nursery Discount for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. Businesses that provide food and/or drink to be consumed on the premises, including outdoors. 3,143 for businesses with a property rateable value of between 15,001 and 51,999, 4,714 for businesses with a rateable value of 51,000 or more. This data covers coronavirus grant schemes managed by local authorities on behalf of SMEs: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant - closed March 2022. Businesses that have already received the 100% discount for 2020/21 will have the relief extended until 30 June 2021 and the reduced discount of 66% from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022 automatically applied. We may also require an accountants letter for which a template will be provided. Businesses may receive both elements in a single combined payment. The Council does not have any discretion over the deadlines imposed by the Government. Businesses subject to Tier 3 Local Restrictions (from 14 October 2020to 4 November 2020). The High Court case being brought by the ride-hailing app firm could result in all taxi . If you require an appointment for either One Stop Shop please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 140 0845. As a direct response to the new measures imposed by Government and the challenges that businesses are facing under the national lockdown, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has created a new fund called the Liverpool City Region Local Business Support Grant. If you think you will be eligible for a grant please complete the followingonline Restrictions Support Grant Application Form. Detail on eligibility can be found in the attached guidance. For more information visit www.sefton.gov.uk/taxigrant, Have your say on the future of Crosby Coastal Park, Autumn edition of Aiming High for Disabled Children newsletter out now, How to get in and out of Liverpool during Lime Streets major upgrade 30 September 22 October, Who's In Court: Flytipping, dangerous animals and dog fouling, Maghull & Southport next venues for mobile coronavirus testing, Watch out for the tide - beach safety advice from Southport Lifeboat. A Small or Micro business as described under the Companies Act 2006: A Small Business must satisfy two or more of the following requirements in a year: Turnover not more than 10.2 million; Balance sheet total of not more than 5.1 million; Staff headcount of not more than 50. All ARG funds must be disbursed to successful applicants by 31 March 2022. Indoor attractions at botanical gardens, heritage homes and landmarks must also close, though outdoor grounds of these premises can stay open. These venues can continue to be able to operate click-and-collect (where goods are pre-ordered and collected off the premises) and delivery services. This will include copies of accounts prior to the start of the pandemic in March 2020, and at least one years accounts in a subsequent year. Complete and compliant applications will be appraised in order of receipt by the local authority. If guidance is updated and we need additional information we will contact you and advise you of anything that is required. The team will ask you a few questions and your information will be shared with Sefton CVS (Community Volunteer Service) who are co-ordinating the support in the community.. The total value of a businesss fixed annual commercial property costs in Liverpool City Region. From 1 July 2021 until 31 March 2022 there will be a cap on the cash value of discount that a business can receive. Your application will not be processed if you have not supplied the correct evidence. Once received we will check all documentation and start the process. vets, dentists, doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors), Professional services (e.g. Anyone attending without an appointment, other than Driver Renewals will not be seen. No business may make a claim against more than one category of the Local Business Support Grant. Full details of eligibility can be found below in the document entitled Eligibility for Expanded Retail Discount at the foot of this page. By reading the document first you will have a clearer understanding of the process and evidence that you will be required to provide and upload with your application. Leisure and sports facilities such as leisure centres and gyms, swimming pools, sports courts, fitness and dance studios, riding centres, climbing walls, and golf courses. It is essential that applicants have the necessary information to hand before commencing the online application. 1 person per company). 'We recognise the hardship our drivers have experienced due to coronavirus', Get the best local news with our Sefton newsletter. Sefton Council has a restricted number of Hackney Carriage Licences available (271) which are all currently allocated. Please note that the application window will close on 31 August 2022. Applications are being processed in strict order of when full evidence has been received. Reliant on the hospitality trade, black cab and private hire drivers have seen their trade decimated for the second time this year, due to lockdown. How do I apply for a new Hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence? The Council maintains a waiting list for anyone wanting a licence should one become available. Here are some of the safe private taxi companies, you can call or have ordered at your hotel: AAA Radiotaxi. It is intended that the entire budget will be disbursed to businesses, after which there will be no more ARG funding. The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme is a one-off grant for businesses on the ratings list only. Khalil Awla, of Greenwood Avenue in Wigan, was found guilty of murder and kidnapping. It has been required to close for a consecutive period of no less than two weeks because of regulations made under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The grant will be administered by each of the six local authorities that form the Combined Authority, namely Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral. Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value of exactly 15,000 or under on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of 2,667. Leader of Wirral Council, Seftons Public Health Annual Report supports 30 Days of Sefton in Mind, Sefton landlord ordered to pay back money after operating premises without a licence, Council finalising testing arrangements to help detect and contain coronavirus variant, Council welcomes prosecution of unlicensed Southport dog kennels, Sefton urged to keep safe and well during cold snap, Appeal for Witnesses After Road Traffic Collision in Bootle, Sefton backs Keep Britain Tidys million-mile mission to clean up the country. Businesses that provide accommodation for away from home stays for work or leisure purposes. Be viable and trading on or before1 April 2021. Any horse drawn or pedicab omnibus vehicles are required by law to be licensed by Sefton Council to stand or ply for hire along permitted routes. It is expected that payments will be made before Christmas. How will the Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant (Expanded Scheme) be paid? Unincorporated businesses will be taxed when they receive the grant income. BEIS Guidance for public authorities explaining the subsidies chapter of the TCA, World Trade Organisation rules on subsidies, and other international commitments can be found here. In order to comply with the Governments requirements for this funding there is a limited time to submit applications and for the Council to determine if a grant should be paid. Sefton Council will, once again, be providing vital 'much-needed' school holiday meal vouchers to eligible local families during next week's half-term holiday. These venues can continue to be able to operate click-and-collect (where goods are pre-ordered and collected without entering the premises) and delivery services. d) Businesses in any sector that can demonstrate a loss of at least 40% in sales/revenue due to Covid-19 (including self-employed / sole trader / home-based businesses). Can evidently demonstrate that they have been adversely affected by the pandemic by demonstrating a loss of turnover and be able to provide that evidence if requested. Any changes to the rating list (rateable value or to the hereditament) after 1 April 2021 are to be ignored for the purposes of eligibility. How do I apply for a taxi driver licence? The Trading On Scheme has been designed by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and its constituent Local Authorities and will be delivered in Sefton by Sefton Council. Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. However, interested business must read the full Guidance Notes at the bottom of this page thoroughly to assess their eligibility. You may encounter problems using the 'Safari web browser. There may be other forms of relief that may be helpful in the short-term so please feel free to suggest those if it ensures we can maintain business continuity. Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check; Pass the handbook-based Knowledge Test (Not needed for horse omnibus or pedicab driver licence) Knowledge Tests cannot be booked until 4 weeks have passed since the initial application; Pass a British Driving Society test of competence with horse drawn vehicles (horse omnibus only); Produce a satisfactory Medical Certification from their own registered GP or a GP with access to their medical records (We have adopted the DVLA Group II medical standard). During this period the Council would like to work together with our contracted suppliers to provide support where it is possible in order that we can resume normal contract service delivery as soon as possible once the Covid-19 outbreak is over. Gyms and sports businesses where physical exercise or training is conducted on an individual basis or group basis are excluded from the definition of leisure. For the purposes of this scheme, intermittent occupations of 6 weeks will not be considered as being in continuous occupation. The Liverpool City Region has combined these 2 grants to create the Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant (Expanded Scheme). Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is to provide a fund of up to 1.5 million to the six local authorities in the city region, including Sefton, to enable them to give grants to hard-pressed taxi drivers. If you have any queries in relation to the Discretionary Grant, please emaildiscretionarygrant@sefton.gov.ukstating your business name and the application reference number in the subject line of the email. There is no appeal against a decision whether to award a grant. If you are contacting us for an update on your application, we advise businesses not to call or email us unless you think you have made an error on your original application. Contact is currently only available via email to taxiapplication@sefton.gov.uk I recognise that the last few months have been exceptionally difficulty for Sefton taxi drivers, and I hope that this new fund will go some way to easing the financial pressure taxi drivers are facing. Tattoo parlours, spas, massage parlours, body and skin piercing services must also close. The primary principle of the Restart Grant scheme is to support businesses that offer in-person services, where the main service and activity takes place in a fixed rate-paying premises, in the relevant sectors. If you would like further help on finding information from The Sefton Directory please contact Sefton Council Contact Centre on 0345 140 0845. small business rates relief, charitable relief, discretionary relief etc. It is occupying a property appearing on the local rating list and is shown on the Councils record as liable for Business Rates on the date restrictions were imposed. Community centres and halls must close except for a limited number of exempt activities, as set out below. This provides businesses with a further two weeks to collate and submit the necessary evidence to support their application. Businesses that may rely on seasonal labour. It's never been more important to stay in touch with the news, so subscribe now to the Liverpool Echo newsletter. The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant will need to be included as income in the tax return of the business. This grant is NOT part of Business Rates or InvestSefton and therefore please do not call either of these teams if your query relates to this grant. New Businesses not known to the CouncilNew Businesses not known to the Council on 21 December 2021, the date of the Chancellors announcement of grant funding, will not be considered for grant funding. your . The following businesses are eligible for the Care Providers Grant: All businesses must be an Ofsted registered childcare provider or CQC registered adult care home provider. These vehicles must charge at separate fares (per passenger). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But for anyone who doesnt have that support network in place, I want to make sure you know Sefton Council and our partners at Sefton CVS are here to help. For these purposes, the definition of a pub excludes: restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, hotels, snack bars, guesthouses, boarding houses, sporting venues, music venues, festival sites, theatres, museums, exhibition halls, cinemas, concert halls and casinos. The government has announced plans to provide support to businesses that have continued to be closed due to national restrictions implemented in March 2020, for example, nightclubs. For these purposes, the definition of an accommodation business will exclude private dwellings, education accommodation, residential homes, care homes, residential family centres and beach huts. For further information pleaseclick here. Food kiosks and businesses whose main service is a takeaway (not applicable to those that have adapted to offer takeaways during periods of restrictions, in alignment with previous COVID-19 business grant schemes). Grant recipients must be aware that the grant is for the ratepayer and may be liable for recovery if the recipient was not the ratepayer on the eligible day. Please apply for your renewal licence as early as possible (28 days) before expiry. The window for applications is now closed, it closed at 5pm on Friday 10 December. See how coronavirus is impacting your neighbourhood by entering your postcode below: We know this fund can only make a small contribution but wanted to make this available as a gesture of support for a sector that has been hit hard without adequate Government support.. If we have reason to believe that the information that we hold about the ratepayer is inaccurate we will withhold the grant and take reasonable steps to identify the correct ratepayer. Operational premises must be based in the Liverpool City Region, currently trading and continuing to trade with a view to making a profit or surplus (i.e. If a business operates services that could be considered non-essential and also fall into another category, such as hospitality in the higher funding threshold, the Council must determine the main service main service to determine which grant is payable. This should be interpreted as carrying on a trade or profession or buying and selling goods or services in order to generate turnover. Payment of the Hospitality and Leisure Grant. We will use the following criteria to assess whether a business is eligible for a grant under this threshold: Types of eligible hospitality businesses: For these purposes, the definition of a hospitality retail business excludes: For the purposes of this scheme, a leisure business is defined as a business that provides opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events and days and nights out. Once you're there, put your email address where it says at the top, then click on the Echo Daily News button. EXP 01.01.22). Existing applicants will be contacted in the coming weeks and do not need to re-submit an application. By reading this document first you will have a better understanding of the application process andthe EVIDENCE that you will be required to provide and upload with your application. The business is engaged in business activity; managing accounts, preparing for reopening, planning and implementing COVID-safe measures. Registered Day Care Nursery/ pre-school provision*. Over 50% of all applications received have been reviewed to date and a proportion of these have been paid. Sefton Council given 2.5m from government but it's not nearly enough Sefton Council Bookmark Tory councillor storms out of heated meeting over 9m cuts to local authority Politics Bookmark. Sefton businesses will be contacted directly to explain how they can receive their top-up if they were awarded grants in the previous two rounds. CARF is a relief awarded at the discretion of the Council. Before granting a licence we require applicants to: If your application is successful you will then be required to pay a Licence fee. Drivers who have already received the 100 grant are eligible for an additional grant of 200, and a 200 grant will also be available to drivers who have not yet applied for support. be licensed as private hire or hackney carriage vehicles by Sefton Council. If you qualify for more than one period, you will only be required to apply once. Bootle One Stop Shop located on 324 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ET. An accountants letter from those businesses applying under Category D is required in order to help avoid fraud and to speed up the process of paying grants to eligible businesses. Please do not call or email for updates unless you think you have made an error on your original application. The extended appraisal process will commence after the window has closed and after applications have been assessed. Businesses that have not previously applied should read the eligibility criteria closely before completing the online form. More than 100 Sefton-based businesses applied during the initial grant application window at the beginning of November. The level of support available to businesses differs according to the restrictions imposed. Manchester Airport transfers and taxis are our speciality. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Shisha bars, waterpipe consumption venues. If the vehicle was pre booked you should contact the company or operator you made the booking through as soon as possible. Proof of loss of income due to COVID19 Omicron variant. If we have reason to believe that the information that we hold about the ratepayer is inaccurate we will withhold the grant and take reasonable steps to identify the correct ratepayer. Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value over 15,000 and less than 51,000 on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of 4,000. Wedding venues (Social) Clubs & institutions. 20 minute gap between transfers. The Fund will enable all of the city regions local authorities to introduce and administer schemes which benefit local taxi drivers in addition to what is available to them through national support schemes. Each applicant must demonstrate that their business or charity has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and must provide evidence to support this. Before applying for a grant, businesses must read the: and have all necessary documentation to hand before attempting to submit an application. Except for specific circumstances, such as where these act as someones main residence, where they cannot return home, for homeless people, or where it is essential to stay there for work purposes. Details of incident/complaint (please provide as much information as you can) You may remain anonymous if you wish but if you do provide contact details we will acknowledge your information and reserve the right to contact you if we feel you may be . Since September 2015, Merseyside Police no longer routinely accept lost property. Antrec's step by step guide on how to apply for your taxi badge and licence in Sefton, Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens, Wirral & across the North West. online Restrictions Support Grant Application Form. However, we aim to issue payments to all eligible businesses between 12 and 19 March 2021. On 21 December 2021, Government announced the introduction of grant support for business rate payers in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Local Authorities are not required to adjust, pay, or recover grants where the rating list is subsequently amended retrospectively to 30 December 2021. Thank you for your support at this difficult time. Be able to accept the grant under Subsidy Control/State Aid rules. A business must have a business rates charge to pay for the whole of the financial year in 2021/22 (after other relief have been applied) and: In addition to the above, Sefton Council will not consider the following businesses as eligible for an award: Businesses will need to complete an online application form to be eligible for relief. For the purposes of this scheme, a hospitality business can be defined as a business whose main function is to provide a venue for the consumption and sale of food and drink. If you have already submitted an application then check your reference to find your position on the list below. The deadline for submitting applications is 14 February 2022. Cannot evidence loss via an accountants letter. The following details are the amounts to be paid for each period of the restrictions and how they will appear in your nominated bank account. You will find this document at the bottom of this webpage. As a direct response to the challenges these businesses are facing, a new fund, the LCR Care Providers Grant, has been created by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Trading as at date of application and continues to trade, i.e., continuing to trade with a view to making a profit or surplus (not a dormant company). Before applying for the Hospitality and Leisure Grant we would urge you to read the Guidance Notes and Checklist you will find this document further down this webpage. Retail and Personal CareIn accordance with the latest guidance from Government businesses in the Retail, Personal Care e.g. For example, a business that was forced to close as a result of Tier 2 instructions imposed from 2 December 2020, will still be deemed to be trading up to 4 January 2021, the day before national restrictions were imposed, provided that the business has not been sold or permanently closed during that period. Businesses that provide accommodation for 'away from home' stays for work or leisure purposes. Do not use the Safari web browser as it is incompatible with the online application portal. We know this is frustrating but its so important we uphold these strict standards and we do appreciate your continued patience. Car parking spaces related to office accommodation. The first cohort starts on10thMarch 2022. This will be on a case by case basis according to the nature of the services, goods or works being provided, the challenges being faced, the contracted terms and the constraints of any statutory requirements. Village halls & scout huts, cadet huts, etc. Seftons licensed black cab and private hire drivers are set to receive a cash boost after losing income due to Covid-19. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. If a Knowledge test is required, arrangements will be made for the test to be held at Bootle One Stop Shop. Sefton Council has ensured a dedicated team will be on hand to support all applicants through the claims process. From Monday 5th September 2022, all renewal letters will be posted out to drivers confirming the date that their licence expires. The Council has adopted Section 165 of the Equality Act which makes it an offence for drivers of designated vehicles to refuse to carry a passenger in a wheelchair unless that driver has a valid exemption.
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