Businesses will be required to make a declaration and to provide evidence that more than 50% of the business income is derived from a qualifying criteria. Grant income received by a business is taxable. See further details below for the types of businesses that will be eligible. Businesses that have already received the 100% discount for 2020/21 will have the relief extended until 30 June 2021 and the reduced discount of 66% from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022 automatically applied. If it was in administration, insolvent or a striking off order was made at the time local restrictions started. By reading this document first you will have a better understanding of the application process andthe EVIDENCE that you will be required to provide and upload with your application. The primary principle of the Restart Grant scheme is to support businesses that offer in-person services, where the main service and activity takes place in a fixed rate-paying premises, in the relevant sectors. Something went wrong, please try again later. By working together we aim to deliver the best possible outcomes for Sefton businesses and residents throughout the Covid-19 outbreak. It is essential that you read the Guidance Notes, Checklist, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice. I recognise that the last few months have been exceptionally difficulty for Sefton taxi drivers, and I hope that this new fund will go some way to easing the financial pressure taxi drivers are facing. This will include copies of accounts prior to the start of the pandemic in March 2020, and at least one years accounts in a subsequent year. Gyms and sports businesses where physical exercise or training is conducted on an individual basis or group basis are excluded from the definition of leisure. A full list of exemptions can be found on the government website but includes: Businesses and venues which can remain open. Libraries can also remain open to provide access to IT and digital services for example for people who do not have it at home and for click-and-collect services. Home; . Complete a tax check for a taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence Car parking spaces related to office accommodation. The business can continue to trade and is not required to close despite the restrictions, as it does not depend on providing direct in-person services from the business premises. If you would like further help on finding information from The Sefton Directory please contact Sefton Council Contact Centre on 0345 140 0845. Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value of exactly 15,000 or under on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of 8,000. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and support to maintain services and supplies to the Council during the Covid-19 outbreak.