Decision details

To agree the creation of a discretionary scheme for targeted grant support to the Tourism Sector following the restriction that have been in place since September to be known as the Blackpool Business Recovery Fund.

The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. To agree the Blackpool Business Recovery Fund grant allocation policy attached at Appendix A for the distribution of £4.2m of government grant support to the Tourism Sector.  

2. To note that the scheme offers graduated support based on rateable value or equivalent to businesses that have been affected by the loss of tourism.

3. To agree that as outlined in paragraph 6.3 of Blackpool Business Recovery Fund grant allocation policy attached at Appendix A that the Director of Resources be able to approve, reject or defer applications for grants and deal with appeals. 

4. To delegate further changes to the scheme to the Director of Communications and Regeneration after consultation with the Cabinet Members for Tourism and Culture and Business, Enterprise and Job Creation.