Support for riot-hit Manchester businesses
High Street Support Scheme
The Council has announced details of its High Street Support Scheme which includes scope to reduce business rates temporarily for riot-affected businesses, whatever their size.
Further help is available to small and medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 250 employees worldwide and an annual turnover of less than £33.5 million. This includes helping to meet the cost of repairs and recovery, and marketing to help attract customers back into the city centre.
Some businesses may also be eligible for grants of up to £2,500 or loans.
In addition, claims can be made by groups of businesses to support the recovery of a commercial district, and these do not necessarily have to small or medium-sized enterprises.
The scheme is not intended to replace other claims against business insurance or the Riot Damages Act.
Further support is also available to small businesses through the High Street Fund charity.
