Amber Valley Borough Council's Regeneration Unit is running the Heanor Shop Front Improvement Scheme, designed to assist businesses create the right image to attract more trade. Grants of up to £2,500* are now available for improvements made to ground floor shop fronts.
Councillor Liz Bowley, Portfolio Holder for Developing Places to Live and Work, said: "The regeneration of Heanor town centre is one of the Council's highest priorities and this grant scheme will complement the actions we are already taking in the town centre. We want local businesses to take advantage of the scheme to enhance the appearance of their own shops and to visually improve the town centre as a whole, whilst giving a boost to the local economy at this difficult time."
Businesses in Langley Mill have also been reminded they can still apply for funding towards ground floor shop front improvements.
For further information and an application pack, contact Allison Rose - Regeneration Officer on 01773 841496 or email allison.rose@ambervalley.gov.uk
*grants of up to £2,500 need to be match-funded by shop owners.
