Grant aid chance for Cross Hands businesses
Grant aid is now available to businesses in Cross Hands to improve shop fronts and help attract further investment in the area.
Carmarthenshire County Council is working in partnership with the Welsh Government to deliver the scheme as part of the Western Valleys Regeneration Area initiative.
Businesses based in the commercial core of Cross Hands are now invited to apply for a Town Improvement Grant (TIG) to improve their premises.
The aim is that the improvements will enhance the visual appearance of the buildings, increase local confidence and encourage private sector investment in the area.
Funding of up to 50 per cent of eligible costs will be available per property up to a maximum grant of £16,666.
Eligible organisations that can apply for a grant include small, medium and micro enterprises (SME’s) and community enterprises.
Regeneration executive board member Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The aim of the project is to assist the physical and economic regeneration of the Cross Hands area. “The grants will pay towards the improvement of the appearance of buildings which should act as a catalyst for further business investment.
“I would encourage all eligible businesses in the area to apply for this funding which will benefit their premises and the area in general.”
Welsh Government Housing, Regeneration and heritage Minister Huw Lewis said, “Supporting town centre developments is a key feature of the Welsh Government’s regeneration strategy, to boost local trade and encourage visitors back into the traditional shopping hub of their area.
“These grants can help individual businesses to improve the attractiveness of their premises, which can also improve the overall appearance of the wider town centre area.
“I am delighted that Welsh Government funding is supporting this initiative.”
For more information please contact Sam Palmer on 01269 590277 or email:SEPalmer@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
Carmarthenshire County Council is working in partnership with the Welsh Government to deliver the scheme as part of the Western Valleys Regeneration Area initiative.
Businesses based in the commercial core of Cross Hands are now invited to apply for a Town Improvement Grant (TIG) to improve their premises.
The aim is that the improvements will enhance the visual appearance of the buildings, increase local confidence and encourage private sector investment in the area.
Funding of up to 50 per cent of eligible costs will be available per property up to a maximum grant of £16,666.
Eligible organisations that can apply for a grant include small, medium and micro enterprises (SME’s) and community enterprises.
Regeneration executive board member Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The aim of the project is to assist the physical and economic regeneration of the Cross Hands area. “The grants will pay towards the improvement of the appearance of buildings which should act as a catalyst for further business investment.
“I would encourage all eligible businesses in the area to apply for this funding which will benefit their premises and the area in general.”
Welsh Government Housing, Regeneration and heritage Minister Huw Lewis said, “Supporting town centre developments is a key feature of the Welsh Government’s regeneration strategy, to boost local trade and encourage visitors back into the traditional shopping hub of their area.
“These grants can help individual businesses to improve the attractiveness of their premises, which can also improve the overall appearance of the wider town centre area.
“I am delighted that Welsh Government funding is supporting this initiative.”
For more information please contact Sam Palmer on 01269 590277 or email:SEPalmer@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
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