Leigh on Sea News - finance

Council announces extra support to help residents through cost-of-living crisis

A package of initiatives to continue to help local people through the cost-of-living crisis has been announced by the council, with a four-point plan focussed on helping those that need it most.

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Loan funding still available for developing Southend’s empty commercial properties

Following the launch of the ‘No Use Empty’ (NUE) scheme in March this year, a number of commercial property developments across South Essex are already being supported with 0% interest loans, with some loans still available.

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My Mortgage Angel: Mission and Purpose

My Mortgage Angel was shortlisted for the Castle Point Mayor’s Award of 2022.

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New and improved Citizens Advice service for City

Southend-on-Sea City Council has commissioned Citizens Advice Southend (CAS) to deliver a new enhanced Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service to support local residents.

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Could a Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgage Help Your Kids Take Their First Steps on the Property Ladder?

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International Women’s Day: What #breakthebias Means for Women and Mortgages

Breaking the bias can be interpreted in lots of different ways, which is why it’s such a clever and thought-provoking theme.

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Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant applications are now open

Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation sectors, that are being affected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be eligible for a one-off government grant of up to £6,000.

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My mortgage fixed rate is ending. What are my options?

If there’s one thing I wish everybody knew about mortgages, it’s that you won’t make payments at the same rate throughout its entire term!

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Community renewal projects receive over £1m in Government Levelling Up funding

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has secured £1,059,165 in funding for two successful projects from the Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund which will help the local drive to invest in recovery and support the community.

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Council to discuss further investment in economic recovery

The council’s cabinet will discuss plans to make a direct financial stake in the Seaway leisure development which will be anchored by Empire Cinemas, Hollywood Bowl and Travelodge.

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Council tax support available to residents once again

Additional funding has been made available to the council to support residents of working age who are in receipt of council tax reductions with their council tax bills for 2021/22.

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COVID-19 Test and Trace Support Payments extended to end of September

The Test and Trace Support Payments (TTSP) scheme has now been extended until 30 September 2021.

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Further funding available to support vulnerable households over the summer

Southend-on-Sea has been allocated a final batch of government funding which will be used to continue its free school meal provision and support vulnerable households.

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Speeding up the Disabled Facilities Grant

Disabled residents who need adaptations done to their home could have the work done more quickly, with the council’s cabinet set to discuss a policy amendment to the Disabled Facilities Grant policy.

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Additional Restriction Grants available for eligible businesses in Southend

After receiving an allocation of £3,662,500 by the Government to fund Additional Restrictions Grants, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council have now opened the application process for eligible businesses to apply for this grant funding.

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Extra financial help for winter

A scheme to give vulnerable households financial peace of mind over the winter months has launched thanks to additional Government funding.

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Community organisations may be eligible for £3,000 infection control grant

Community and voluntary organisations are being supported to put infection control measures in place, so they can reopen within Government guidelines, to ensure the prevention of infection. Grants of between £100 and £3,000 are being made available.

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Discretionary Grants update to include businesses based at home

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council have now opened the scheme up to businesses based at home, that have no commercial mortgage and have not benefited from any previous COVID-19 grant.

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Future plans for south Essex to be discussed

South Essex councils are set to take their case to central Government for a package of investment and devolved powers to drive new infrastructure, economic growth and new housing across the area.

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Grow your business with the business growth funding

Funding to support business growth for local businesses has been secured through a multi-authority programme.

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