Declarations required

At the end of the application form, you will be asked to indicate your understanding and compliance with a full list of elements and complete your name and position information once you are satisfied that you have completed the form correctly. These include the following requirements for applicants:

  • I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information contained in this application is true and accurate, and fairly and reasonably represents the circumstances of my business.
  • I confirm that I have taken all reasonable steps to ensure that I am in possession of all relevant information before making this declaration.
  • I understand that if my business requires Planning Permission the business will not be eligible to receive financial support until this is in place.
  • I consent to the sharing of information relating to any information the council holds about our organisation to verify the details of this application.
  • I confirm that I am an authorised signatory within the business with full power and authority to make this declaration.
  • I understand that making this application does not entitle me to a grant as a right.
  • I will not commence or commit any expenditure before receiving written approval of the grant.
  • I understand that I will need to provide evidence of defrayment on completion of project delivery i.e. evidence of how project costs have been paid from bank account.
  • I understand that the Council will claw back any funds awarded in error or any application found to be fraudulent.
  • I understand that to make any misleading statement in relation to this application could make the application invalid, or may mean I have to repay the grant to Wirral Council.
  • I confirm that all project delivery undertaken by our organisation will be compliant with the Equalities Act 2010.
  • I understand I need to disclose all state subsidies our organisation has received in the 3 years prior to its application, from the public sector and complete the declaration provided with the grant agreement, so that the Council can check that any grant award complies with subsidy control.