[Each certificate remains valid for one year.]. This support will take the form of two grant funding schemes, the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund. Free one-to-one consultancy and action planning session (optional). The Government has introduced a scheme for a one off payment of 1000 for wet-led pubs impacted by the Tier 2 or Tier 3 restrictions between 2-29 December 2020. The testing station will provide you with a vehicle licence application form to complete or you can. Drivers who have already received the 100 grant are eligible for an additional grant of 200, and a 200 grant will also be available to drivers who have not yet applied for support. If we require further information from you, we will request it via the e-mail provided on the original application. Those payments will be: For the period 14 October 2020 to 4 November 2020. Village halls & scout huts, cadet huts, etc. Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value over 15,000 and less than 51,000 on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of 4,000. This can be completed by your own registered GP or a GP who has access to your medical records (not needed for horse omnibus or pedicab driver licences), Your fees for the DBS check and DVLA referral, The details of the Sefton licensed Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Holder (Plate Number and address) that you intend to use, Valid current proof of Public Hire Insurance cover for the vehicle, The vehicle registration document (or bill of sale for recently purchased vehicles), The licence fee (this will vary depending on the licence type), A valid certificate of relevant insurance cover, Your Licence and Vehicle inspection fees (this will vary depending on licence type), A valid certificate of fitness issued by a specialist veterinary surgeon, for each horse that is to be used. But for anyone who doesnt have that support network in place, I want to make sure you know Sefton Council and our partners at Sefton CVS are here to help. Sefton Council will, once again, be providing vital 'much-needed' school holiday meal vouchers to eligible local families during next week's half-term holiday. Sefton Council (5,701 drivers), Newcastle City Council (4,576), and Liverpool City Council (3,360) all carried out zero searches and made no entries. From 1 July 2021 until 31 March 2022 there will be a cap on the cash value of discount that a business can receive. A Small or Micro business as described under the Companies Act 2006: A Small Business must satisfy two or more of the following requirements in a year: Turnover not more than 10.2 million; Balance sheet total of not more than 5.1 million; Staff headcount of not more than 50. The Government has provided Councils with guidance to provide a discretionary discount scheme for businesses. According to the local authority's website it currently costs 71 for a new licence fee for private hire and Hackney carriage vehicles . Businesses subject to National Lockdown Restrictions (from 5 January 2021 to 15 February 2021), To reduce social contact as a result of COVID-19, regulations require some businesses to close and impose restrictions on how some businesses provide goods and services. You will be contacted directly as soon as your application is processed. Businesses that only provide personal care goods, rather than services; Businesses used solely as training centres for staff, apprentices and others; Businesses providing dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services which incorporate personal care services, treatments required by those with disabilities and services relating to mental health. State We also appreciate that some suppliers may struggle to fully meet their full contractual obligations, and that we may need to alter our requirements, temporarily suspend some services, or change ways of working to do what is necessary for our community. If it was in administration, insolvent or a striking off order was made at the time local restrictions started. Therefore, a pro-rate payment for 12 days will be payable up to the period national restrictions were imposed. solicitors, accountants, insurance agents / financial advisers,). For the purposes of this grant scheme, a business is considered to be trading if it is engaged in business activity. For these purposes, the definition of an accommodation business will exclude private dwellings, education accommodation, residential homes, care homes, residential family centres and beach huts. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is to provide a fund of up to 1.5 million to the six local authorities in the city region, including Sefton, to enable them to give grants to hard-pressed taxi drivers. Business categorization for the purposes of determining which grant thresholds apply. Once you're there, put your email address where it says at the top, then click on the Echo Daily News button. All businesses must be a small or micro business (as defined in Section 33 Part 2 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and the Companies Act 2006) and be able to accept the grant under Covid-19 Business Grant Subsidy Allowance rules. The business continues to trade online, via click and collect services. Before applying for the Hospitality and Leisure Grant we would urge you to read the Guidance Notes and Checklist you will find this document further down this webpage. The funding, which has been secured from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, will be used to insulate the homes of low income families in Sefton. Please note that if you do not have your reference number we cannot provide it by telephone or e-mail. Check your local authority for their support offer. Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has lodged an appeal with Liverpool Crown Court over whether a former policeman convicted 14 years ago of abducting a 15-year-old girl should be granted a taxi driver licence. Cllr Ian Maher, Leader of Sefton Council has joined The Metro Mayor, City Mayor and other Liverpool City Region Council leaders toannounce 1.5m COVID-19 Fund for Local Authorities to support Taxi Drivers. If you require an appointment for either One Stop Shop please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 140 0845. The funding will be allocated proportionately to each local authority, according to the number of licenced taxi drivers in their area. Car parking spaces related to office accommodation. Owners of vehicles renewing should retain the old plates on the licensed vehicle and drivers should keep the confirmation email from the OSS, available at all times the vehicle is working, as evidence that the vehicle has a current and valid licence. 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. Local Authorities are not required to adjust, pay, or recover grants where the rating list is subsequently amended retrospectively to 30 December 2021. To further reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government ordered certain businesses and venues to close or restrict how they provide goods and services. All enquiries should be emailed to handlgrants@sefton.gov.uk however please read the guidance notes before emailing to see if they can answer your question. Complete our Clean Air Zone survey now. Supplier relief is currently available up to the end of June 2020, and this may be extended further at a later date if we are advised of this by Government. Manufacturing & Supply Chain business to provide detail of products provided. To combat inner-city traffic-related pollution, we are developing a Clean Air Plan that must consider the introduction of a Clean Air Zone charge for higher polluting vehicles. Thank you for your support at this difficult time. Be able to accept the grant under Subsidy Control/State Aid rules. Grants will be awarded based on the number of Full Time Equivalent people that businesses employ as well as the rateable value of the commercial premises occupied. Seftons licensed black cab and private hire drivers are set to receive a cash boost after losing income due to Covid-19. Your email address will not be published. Announced on Thursday 28 January 2021, the Liverpool City Region confirmed that 10m in top-up grants would be made available for all 1,500 businesses supported by the first two rounds of the Liverpool City Regions emergency COVID-related support grants. You can download these documents at the bottom of this webpage. Planning permission, or a letter from the planning department stating that you do not need planning permission. Depending upon when the application is received some recipients may receive both elements in a single payment as follows: Soft Play Centres for the Period (24 October 2020 to 4 November 2020). The Restart Grant will support non-essential retail premises with one-off grants of up to 6,000 in Strand One of the Restart Grant. Have been in continuous occupation of the premises from the 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 unless required to close under COVID restrictions. The business continues to trade including online, or via delivery service etc. If you think you will be eligible for a grant please complete the followingonline Restrictions Support Grant Application Form. 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. Taxi Licensing Team Environmental & Technical Services Dept 1st Floor, Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle Merseyside L20 3NJ 0151 934 xxxx xxxxxxx@sefton.gov.uk 0151 934 xxxx www.sefton.gov.uk . Businesses that have already applied for, and received grant payments, due to closure during the Tier 3 restrictions imposed on 14 October 2020 do not need to re-apply. Sefton Council given 2.5m from government but it's not nearly enough Sefton Council Bookmark Tory councillor storms out of heated meeting over 9m cuts to local authority Politics Bookmark. Council tax energy rebate On 3 February 2022, the government announced support to help households with rising energy bills including a one-off 150 energy rebate payment to council tax . Extension of current contracts to ensure continuity of supply to Sefton Council. . Email the One Stop Shop (OSS) attaching a copy of the test certificate, V5, the vehicle insurance and the application form to. How much a business receives will be calculated according to the rateable value of the business premises on the date that restrictions are imposed and will also depend upon the length of time a business is required to remain closed. 5 x monthly 90-minute in-person learning sessions over six months, taking place in central Liverpool. Leader of St Helens Council, CllrJanette Williamson Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. estate agents, letting agents,), Medical services (e.g. Further guidance about safely operating your business in line with the Government's latest guidance is available by following the link below. If it is found that any supplier is found to be taking undue advantage or failing in their duty to act transparently and with integrity, then the Council has a right to act to recover payments made. All Hackney Carriage, Private Hire, Horse and Pedicab Omnibus Drivers Licences Fees & Charges, Private Hire (up to 8 years old) One year 145, Private Hire (over 8 years old) Six months 84, All Hackney Carriages (up to 8 years old) One year 145, Non-Metropolitan Hackney Carriages (over 8 years old) Six months 84, Metropolitan Hackney Carriages (8-11 years old) One year 145, Metropolitan Hackney Carriages (Over 11 years old) Six months 84, All Private Hire Operators Licences (Max 5 years), Transfer of Hackney to Private Hire licence 25, Transfer of Private Hire to Hackney licence 25, Transfer of Licence holder - any vehicle 25, Change of vehicle registration - any vehicle 25, Duplicate driver's badge or internal vehicle plate 8, Solicitor & RTA Written Response Fees (Minimal), Complex release of data (charge per hour) 80. The business that according to the Councils records was the ratepayer in respect of the hereditament on 30 December 2021 is eligible to receive the grant. Southport One Stop Shop located within The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB. For these purposes, the definition of a leisure business will exclude all retail businesses, coach tour operators, and tour operators. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The application window now closed. All drivers must provide all required evidence during their visit in order for a licence to be issued. Company Number (where the ratepayer is a Limited company registered with Companies House), Number of employees at the premises for which the application is being made, Percentage decline in turnover within the April 2020 to March 2021 period, compared to the same 2019 to 2020 period, A declaration that the award of relief will not result in a breach of Subsidy Control thresholds. This will vary depending on licence type and length. We will take a photograph of you during your visit which will be stored and used for licensing purposes only. The extended appraisal process will commence after the window has closed and after applications have been assessed. It's never been more important to stay in touch with the news, so subscribe now to the Liverpool Echo newsletter. If you have downloaded the new driver application form and have submitted all the documentation that is required to be licensed, we will contact you to make an appointment at either Bootle One Stop Shop or the Atkinson in Southport. Full details of eligibility can be found below in the document entitled Eligibility for Expanded Retail Discount at the foot of this page. The current byelaws relating to hackney carriages state that property should be taken to a Police Station within 48 hours. There are other newsletters available too if you want them as well. Note: This scheme is now closed to new applications. Leader of Knowsley Council, CllrDavid Baines Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Bootle Town Hall to Marriott Hotel Liverpool, Birkdale Station Southport to Central Avenue, Birkdale, Mons Public House, Bootle to Aintree Racecourse Main Entrance and more. If a Knowledge test is required, arrangements will be made for the test to be held at Bootle One Stop Shop. All successful applicants have been notified. be licensed as private hire or hackney carriage vehicles by Sefton Council. This fund is to. Trading On Scheme Guidance Notes FINAL Ver 1, Trading On Scheme Terms And Conditions FINAL Ver 1, Trading On Scheme Privacy Notice Final Ver 2, Trading On Scheme Accountant Letter FINAL ver 2, Have not been awarded (or be eligible for) the Expanded Retail Discount (covering Retail, Hospitality and Leisure) and Nursery Discount for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. However, where the primary purpose of the business is a gym, sports, and fitness then they are not eligible for this grant. The Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant (Expanded Scheme) is being administrated by a small team within Sefton Council. Note: Completed applications will be appraised in order of receipt by the local authority. Businesses will be eligible to receive a discount on more than one property. We will endeavour to process applications within. The business is not in liquidation, dissolved, struck off or subject to a striking of notice or under notice. It is essential to read the Guidance Notes, Checklist, Accountants Letter, Terms & Conditions and Privacy Notice before completing the online form. Council Tax Council tax is a tax set by local government. Some trading indicators are included below that can help assess what can be defined as trading for the purposes of the grant schemes. The online application form portal can be accessed using Chrome or Edge browsers. not a dormant company). 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. 2 13 Where is the Buckingham Bingo Club in Sefton? Grant income received by a business is taxable. You also need to be over the age of 21 and pass a DBS check. Businesses that are in administration, insolvent or where a striking-off notice has been made, are not eligible for funding under this scheme. not trading but not insolvent. We have received an exceptionally high volume of new driver applications that we will now review and consider for a Sefton licence. Pubs and bars may not provide alcohol for consumption on the premises, unless with a substantial meal, so they are operating as a restaurant. By working together we aim to deliver the best possible outcomes for Sefton businesses and residents throughout the Covid-19 outbreak. The new company, Sefton Hospitality Operations Ltd, has been granted a 500k loan from the council, which they say will be repaid over a 10 year period. This may include: Grant recipients should also be advised that the information they provide may be shared with The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for research and evaluation purposes together with their data held by the Council for the purposes of administering the grant and to account for how grant funding is spent. Premises used for personal usage or storage. Contact is currently only available via email to taxiapplication@sefton.gov.uk It was for businesses who have suffered a significant fall in income due to the COVID-19 crisis. Guidance Complete a tax check for a taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence English Cymraeg You must complete a tax check to renew a taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence, or to apply for. Payment in advance or interim payments where justifiable. From 1 November 2020 these businesses will be eligible to apply for the Local Restrictions Support Grant. It is essential that you read the Guidance Notes, Checklist, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice. Forward ordering of goods and services if required, Change is service delivery model to facilitate continuity of supply to Sefton Council. Details. The Court has directed that any person wishing to be joined to the claim must by apply by 4pm on 25 May 2022, serving the application notice on the parties at the same time. If you have left property in a private hire vehicle then you should contact the operator as soon as possible. Indoor attractions at venues such as botanical gardens, heritage homes and landmarks must also close, though outdoor grounds of these premises can stay open for outdoor exercise. We will not be able to process your application without your tax check code. Currently these limits are the de minimis limit of 200,000 of State Aid over a three-year period, or, if this limit is exceeded, 800,000 of State Aid permitted under the COVID-19 Temporary Framework, which imposes limitations and exceptions. You can complete this by visiting the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/complete-a-tax-check-for-a-taxi-private-hire-or-scrap-metal-licence. Your application will not be processed if you have not supplied the correct evidence. Please could you then follow up with a formal relief request by email to your contact and tocentral.procurement@sefton.gov.uk with your request and your rationale and justification in order that Sefton Council can quickly determine the best solution in the best interests of both parties and our community. Businesses that may assume particular public safety responsibilities. Registered Day Care Nursery/ pre-school provision. Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. For the purposes of this scheme (which is funded through the Additional Restrictions Grant or Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open)), a business is considered to be trading if it is engaged in business activity. Here's your Liverpool morning digest as Luis Diaz continues his recovery in training and what will Roberto Firmino's last act be? Business intending to apply for this relief should be prepared to provide evidence of their eligibility immediately on request. . The Councils current handbook of conditions state that a private hire driver, upon finding any property in his vehicle, should take it to a Police Station within 48 hours or return it to the passenger. Hospitality venues such as cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs; with the exception of providing food and non-alcoholic drinks for takeaway (until 11pm), click-and-collect and drive-through. It has been required to close for a consecutive period of no less than two weeks because of regulations made under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. We will use the following criteria to assess whether a business is eligible for a grant under this threshold: Types of eligible hospitality businesses: For these purposes, the definition of a hospitality retail business excludes: For the purposes of this scheme, a leisure business is defined as a business that provides opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events and days and nights out. Business eligible for the Closed Business Lockdown Payment will be eligible for a one-off lump sum payment. The business has only had a restriction placed on its opening times. Sefton Council reserves the right to vary the terms of the ARG3 scheme or suspend or close the scheme with immediate effect, without notice and at any time. The following thresholds apply for these businesses: Changes to the Rating List after 1 April 2021. Level 3 Payment - the rateable value of your premises is exactly 51,000 or more. sefton council taxi grant. New tax regulations come into force on 4th April 2022 From 4th April 2022 you must complete a tax check to renew a taxi, private hire, taxi operator or scrap metal licence, or to apply for the. The ARG3 Grant will be OPEN for applications from 10.00 am on Tuesday 25th January 2022, and CLOSE at 5.00 pm on Monday 7th February. However, we have had to contact a significant number of applicants as they have supplied incorrect or incomplete information causing delays. Only ONE application for the Trading on Scheme must be made. It has already received grant payments that equal the maximum levels of state aid permitted under the minimum limit or the Covid-19 Temporary State Aid Framework. The level of grant paid will depend on the rateable value of the business premises. An accountants letter from those businesses applying under Category D is required in order to help avoid fraud and to speed up the process of paying grants to eligible businesses. Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. To Guarantee your booking please book as early as you can using the booking form. Fully constituted businesses in liquidation, dissolved, struck off or subject to a striking-off notice are not eligible under these conditions. Each case will be treated on its own merits with consideration to the number of applications received during the application window, the business type, the financial adverse impact of Covid in 2021-22 when compared to non-Covid years, and the maximum funding allocation limit. your . Shisha bars, waterpipe consumption venues. Successful applicants will be notified by email and payment will be made by BACS. Liverpool City Council is to give a grant to thousands of hard-pressed cab drivers struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. VAT Registration Number if VAT registered. An application made during the grant application window does not guarantee approval for payment. The Council receives a large volume of emails and in order to prioritise any urgent matters this should be made clear in the subject line so that these can be easily identified. Business will have the option to refuse the discount for 2021/22. 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. Enquiries for the Hospitality and Leisure Grant (Expanded Scheme) are being dealt with byemail onlyand can be sent tohandlgrants@sefton.gov.uk. Therefore, the deadline for applications has been set to allow time for verification of applications and resolve any areas that need clarification or supporting evidence. Here you will find all information regarding Council Tax. We have a small, dedicated team ensuring that business enquiries and grant applications can be reviewed as quickly as possible during this unprecedented period of demand. Antrec: 01388 436262 . Grants will be payable to eligible business rate payers as named on the Councils records, and who were trading on 30 November 2020. Search. We may also require an accountants letter for which a template will be provided. The business that according to the Councils records was the ratepayer in respect of the hereditament on 1 April 2021 is eligible to receive the grant. Additional Restrictions Support Grant . Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Roberto Firmino, Manuel Locatelli, Naby Keita and Mason Mount. At a full council meeting on Thursday, Sefton Council approved the roll-out of a 3 million scheme to retrofit poorly insulated homes in Sefton. The Government has provided Sefton Council (and other neighbouring Local Authorities in the Liverpool City Region) with further Additional Restrictions Grant payments (ARG3). The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Liverpool City Region economy. No business may make a claim against more than one category of the Local Business Support Grant.

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