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Grants and loans for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in County Durham.

Grants and loans for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in County Durham, offered by Durham County Council, including a grant for new businesses.

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Checked against the official page (durham.gov.uk) on 1 Nov 2026.

A range of business grants and loans for businesses in the County Durham in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

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Status and deadline

Status

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Deadline

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How much

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Who can apply

Businesses in County Durham in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. The grants and loans are offered by Durham County Council, with the Retail Start Up Grant for new businesses that must contact Community Economic Development to discuss eligibility.

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Business size

Micro (under 10 staff), Small (10 to 49 staff), Medium (50 to 249 staff)

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Sectors

hospitality and catering, travel and leisure, wholesale and retail

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How to apply

Apply on the Durham County Council website.

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Where it is open: County Durham

County Durham

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