In line with the commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) fair work statement, the Scottish Government has allocated funding to support businesses in the hospitality sector that have lost bookings during this key trading period.

The December and January Business Support Top Up – Hospitality will provide financial support to businesses in the hospitality sector affected by the latest public health advice.

This document sets out the eligibility criteria, amounts that can be claimed, and the application process. It has no statutory basis, is offered without prejudice to relevant legislation and legal decisions, and does not constitute legal advice.

The December and January Business Support Top Up – Hospitality is a Scottish Government fund administered by local authorities.

What You Can Get

The grant is a one-off payment at the rate of:

• £4,500 for premises which have a rateable value of up to and including £51,000, or
• £6,800 for premises have a rateable value of £51,001 or above

The rateable value of the property is considered to be as per local authority records on 1 November 2021. Any changes to the valuation roll after 1 November 2021 including changes backdated to this date should be disregarded for the purposes of eligibility. However, if a property was requested to be entered into the roll or the entry modified before 1 November but delayed for administrative or systemic reasons, local authorities have the discretion to consider such business eligible.

Individual ratepayers with more than one business may receive an award for each registered business entity.

How You Will Be Paid

Local authorities will make contact between now and the end of January for businesses where they already hold sufficient data to contact the business owner and confirm the additional eligibility required. For new businesses, this will be within 14 days of receiving an application where eligibility has been established from the data provided.

Payments will be processed subject to receiving any relevant supporting information required. The December and January Business Support Top Up – Hospitality will close for applications on 31 January 2022.

Payments will be made into the business bank account of the business where possible, and personal accounts where a business bank account is not held by the business.

Local authorities on behalf of the Scottish ministers will offer a review process where they have provided a decision on an application for funding. Information on this process should be sought directly from the local authority you applied to.

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