A council opposition leader said he thinks the bar has been set "too high" for businesses looking to access a new fund aimed at mitigating the impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses in Bridgend County Borough can now register for a portion of the £120 million Welsh Government funding to ease the impact of the Omicron variant.
Businesses in Bridgend County Borough who pay non-domestic rates will be entitled to a payment of £2,000, £4,000 or £6,000 depending on their rateable value.