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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 Cr...

Grant aid is now available to businesses in Ammanford Town Centre to improve their shop fronts. Businesses are invited to apply for a Town Improvement Grant (TIG) to improve their premises. It is envisaged that the improvements will enhance the visual appearance of the buildings, increase local confidence and encourage private sector investment in the town. The Town Improvement Grant (TIG) will assist and encourage the private sector to undertake environmental improvements to their commercial properties. Funding up to 75% of eligible costs will be available per property up to a maximum of £25,000. Eligible organisations that can apply for a grant include small, medium and micro enterprises (SME’s) and Community Enterprises. Cllr Hugh Evans, who represents Ammanford, said: “I am delighted that the council plans to introduce a Town Improvement Grant scheme and hope that as many local businesses as possible will take advantage of the opportunity to improve their shopfronts.” Executive boa...