Grant boost helps Carmarthen vets

A redundant former Carmarthen Judo Club building on Old Llangunnor road has become a state-of-the-art veterinary surgery having benefitted from funding of £72,197 from the Rural Conversion Grant Fund.
Towy Vets opened their doors on August 1 and several new jobs have been created in Carmarthen as a result.
Owner Simon Brazier was delighted with the grant assistance and is one of two individuals to have received financial support to set up new enterprises through the fund.
“The financial help offered by the Rural Conversion Grant, and the business support from the Welsh Government were very encouraging,” said Mr Brazier.
“The project exemplifies how the public and private sectors working together can create jobs and improve services.
“The building has been rejuvenated and improved aesthetically. I am looking forward to serving the people and pets of Carmarthen with a high quality personal service whilst giving value for money.”
Carmarthenshire County Council is behind the Rural Conversion Grant Fund, which is aimed at creating jobs and regenerating rural parts of the area. The authority has received funding to deliver the project through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
The council’s regeneration executive board member Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The Rural Conversion Grant is part of a major package of funding to support businesses in Carmarthenshire and supports the innovative work that the council is leading to support and develop our communities.”
*Information on RDP grants available in Carmarthenshire can be found on: www.wwec.org.uk