Welsh Government have announced that two Covid-19 non-domestic rates related business support grants will now close at 5 pm on Thursday, March 11.

The Restrictions Business Fund and the Restrictions Extension Business Fund will close ahead of possible further support to be announced by the Welsh Government.

The Restrictions Extension Discretionary grant has already closed due to being fully subscribed.

The grants had been introduced by the Welsh Government and administered by Pembrokeshire County Council to help businesses impacted by restrictions put in place to tackle Covid-19.

The First Minister may announce a further package of support for businesses impacted by the pandemic at the Welsh Government’s three weekly review on Friday (March 12).

Pembrokeshire County Council will review details of the new package and announce details of how the scheme(s) will be administered locally.

Further information will be released as soon as possible.

Businesses are politely asked not to contact the Council until details have been finalised and the application and / or payment process is publicised.

For further information on business advice and support in Pembrokeshire, see: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/business-advice-and-support