*Applications for Phase Two are now open *
If you need support to apply online, we are operating a drop in session every Thursday* from 9am-11am at St Helens Chamber, Salisbury Street, WA10 1FY where staff can help you to complete your application.
*Please note St Helens Chamber is closed from 22nd Dec-2nd Jan
Please ensure that you have reviewed all terms and conditions, frequently asked questions and the Process.
When the application window opens you will need to have all the relevant documentation ready to upload before applying – or your application will not be eligible for consideration.
If you are applying for a replacement hackney carriage or private hire vehicle, read the Vehicle Requirements from St Helens Borough Council to ensure your vehicle is compliant.
Vehicle requirements – St Helens Borough Council
Application process
The information below relates to the application process
Please read all information carefully before submitting an application as you will need documentation and accurate information provided in your application to be considered.
Applications will be submitted online using a dedicated portal, you will need to upload a few documents that will enable us to conduct the necessary checks to validate and determine if you are eligible for the grant.
This may include a copy of:
- Vehicle registration document (V5C) and insurance document for the vehicle you are looking to replace
- Tax statement or last published accounts
- Your Taxi Licence, if applicable
To complete a full application, you will need to pass the eligibility section within the application portal.
Please ensure that when you fill in the eligibility section, that the information and documentation is 100% accurate before clicking submit.
We will only accept one application so if you information is not correct, and you are deemed ineligible, you will not have the ability to submit another application. Please read the documents below carefully before applying.
St Helens Business Vehicle Grant Process
View the grant process from application through to post purchase verification by clicking below.
Vehicle Eligibility
Vehicles eligible to take part in this Grant scheme must be:
- Using Euro 5 standard or earlier for diesel engines – Euro 6 engines are not eligible
- Euro 3 or earlier for petrol engines – Euro 4 petrol engines are not eligible
| My car newly registered from | Emissions standard |
| 31 December 1992 | Euro 1 |
| 1 January 1997 | Euro 2 |
| 1 January 2001 | Euro 3 |
| 1 January 2006 | Euro 4 |
| 1 January 2011 | Euro 5 |
| 1 September 2015* | Euro 6 |
The vehicle must also be one of the following:
- Bus
- Coach
- HGV
- Van
- Light goods vehicle
- Taxi
Other eligibility criteria and checks will apply, so please check the terms and conditions and FAQ documents below before applying.
Ready to start your application for the St Helens Business Vehicle Grant?
Please ensure that you have read all terms and conditions, FAQs and have all the relevant documentation ready to upload before applying – or your application will not be eligible for consideration.
We will only accept one application so if you information is not correct, and you are deemed ineligible, you will not have the ability to submit another application.
