£100 million paid to Dorset Businesses
Dorset Council has today (11 June) reached a milestone at having paid out more than £100 million to just over 8000 small businesses in the county.
Discretionary fund to help more of Dorset’s businesses
On 1 May, Government announced a new £617 million discretionary fund which will be allocated to local authorities to give to small businesses who previously missed out on funding. Both Dorset Council and BCP Council are waiting to hear about their allocations and anticipate further guidance from central Government next week. Cllr Gary Suttle, Dorset… Read more Discretionary fund to help more of Dorset’s businesses
Dorset Council distributes £9.1m to help small businesses
Small businesses in Dorset are being reminded to provide their details online to get access to coronavirus cash grants, with the council having already handed out £9.1m this week.
