BUSINESSES in Redditch that have been affected by coronavirus restrictions are being urged to apply for support grants.

They may be eligible for a number of grant schemes currently in operation, which takes into account the tier level and whether they are required by law to close.

To make it easier to apply, Redditch Borough Council has streamlined the application process for all the schemes into a single online application form.

Councillor Matt Dormer, Leader of Redditch Borough Council, said: “The Government business support grants now take into account what tier of Covid-19 restrictions a local area is in, along with other factors, to support businesses affected by the restrictions.

“These grants can be vital and I would urge local businesses to ensure they have checked their eligibility and applied. It’s easy to do online.”

Redditch Borough has received over £2.6m in business support payments from the Government for the current period, including £921,000 for businesses that have been required to close owing to Coronavirus restrictions. These current schemes follow on from other Government support schemes that were available earlier this year.

People can check whether their business is eligible via the Redditch Borough Council website.