Businesses, charities, social enterprises and community centres that pay business rates and were forced to close in Brighton & Hove due to the latest lockdown from November 5 to December 2 may be eligible for grants of up to £3,000 for that period.Payments, which will be made from a government scheme called the Local Restrictions Support Grant, do not have to be paid back and the amount of grant will depend on the rateable value of the property:So that payments can be made as quickly as possible, Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is setting up a secure application process on the website where businesses, may be asked to provide additional information to support their claim, can apply (from November 16) by filling in the online form.BHCC.