Local authority support

In addition to a number of Coronavirus support packages administered by central Government and associated partners, Oxfordshire businesses can also benefit from specific schemes overseen by the county’s local authorities.

Here is a summary of the current support available through the county's local authorities. 

Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund 

Discretionary Grant Funds are overseen by our local authority partners across Oxfordshire. This latest batch of funding will allow businesses - who have previously missed out on grant funding - to receive crucial support during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Here are direct links to our local authorities' discretionary grants fund pages:

Cherwell District Council

Oxford City Council

South Oxfordshire District Council

Vale of White District Council

West Oxfordshire District Council

Small Business Grants Fund 

Organisations in-receipt of small business rate relief, or rural rate relief, can make use of grants of £10,000 through the Small Business Grants Fund. Businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors with business properties with a rateable value of less than £51,000 are eligible for grants of up to £25,000 through the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme.

We therefore encourage businesses to consult with your respective local authorities.

Here are direct links to our local authorities business support pages:

Cherwell District Council 

Oxford City Council 

South Oxfordshire District Council 

Vale of White District Council 

West Oxfordshire District Council

Reopening High Streets Safely Fund 

Councils in England will benefit from a new £50 million fund to prepare for the safe reopening of high streets and other retail spaces. This new money will support practical measures so businesses can re-open quickly when they are allowed to, staff get back to work and customers return to shops confident it is safe.

Find out more

Take a look at OxLEP business support options