Support for Businesses

This page will be regularly updated with relevant support and information for local businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic period. 

Members of the Town and District Councils, Chamber of Commerce and English Heritage have suggested that, where possible, pedestrians walk in one direction through the High Street for the safety and reassurance of returning shoppers.

Post Covid-19 Recovery grants from Battle Town Council

Battle Town Council has a grant scheme to assist with additional expenditure to incurred as a direct result of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

Grants of up to £500 can be applied for by applicants from across the town. Details of the scheme and the application form are available below.

Are you a local retailer?

For Battle’s High Street to really shine once again, Battle Town Council, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and English Heritage, would like to work with local retail owners in a collective manner. If you are a local retail owner please could you contact Battle Town Council to confirm whether you plan to reopen on the 15th June, or soon after, so we can include you in a coordinated effort to open the High Street in a safe and constructive way.

Battle Town Council wants to hear from you, please contact: Town Clerk, Carol Harris at enquiries@battletowncouncil.gov.uk

Information from Rother District Council 

On the RDC website you will find a number of new COVID-19 support webpages for non-food businesses, food businesses and the voluntary sector.  You can also find details of the Coronavirus restrictions.