OVER 300 businesses have applied for financial help with cash set to land in bank accounts later this week.

West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) is delivering the Government grant, which totals £143,696, with 339 applications coming in to date.

See also: How to take part in synchronised switch-on

Read more: £5m fund to document endangered wooden buildings

Toby Morris, WODC’s cabinet member for resources, said: “I’m delighted at the progress we’re making, but I’m also conscious that there are still businesses out there that are eligible.

“My advice is don’t delay – check out our website to see if your business is eligible.”