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north wales - rural retailer
Support towards the cost of business improvement for retail outlets in rural areas - 50% of costs to a maximum of £5,000.
The Welsh Development Agency offers a free advice service to rural retailers. The service involves an evaluation of the outlet resulting in a report identifying areas for improvement and advice on availability or otherwise of grant eligibility under the Small Towns and Villages Enterprise Initiative. Grant support is available towards the costs of improvement and developing the business.
More Info: Welsh Development Agency
manufacturing support service
Grants for manufacturing businesses for manufacturing companies in Conwy County up to 66% of costs.
This grants scheme aims to strengthen the manufacturing and technology base of Conwy County. It is managed by Bangor-based Snowdonia Business Innovation Centre (BIC) who provide expert help for manufacturers seeking to expand their businesses.
Help is available for:
• Marketing strategy and planning;
• Sales development;
• New product development;
• Technology transfer/R&D/licensing;
• Market research;
• Production planning;
• Project management;
• Technology and finance.
Applicants will have an initial meeting with BIC to decide how the service can meet their needs. If specific project assistance is required, they will agree proposals with the applicant and explore funding support options.
More Info: Conwy County Borough Council
property grant scheme
Building improvement grant for businesses in Conwy Borough - 50% of costs, up to a maximum of £10,000.
This scheme makes grants available for the improvement or upgrading of business properties. It is intended to cover the following three categories of property:
• Business premises not covered by other Council property grant schemes, the visual improvement of which would complement other regeneration initiatives in the immediate vicinity e.g. Housing Renewal Area schemes;
• Isolated shops selling goods that meet the day-to-day needs of the local community;
• Non-retail commercial or industrial premises within predominantly residential areas whose presence does not conflict with the amenity of surrounding residents and where the proposals would benefit the appearance of the area.
Grants are available for the external and selected internal improvement to business premises within the scheme area. All works should lead to a visual improvement of the external appearance of the building, and where appropriate, should attempt to restore or retain its traditional character.
Proposals for replacement shop fronts must respect the Council’s wish to retain traditional shop fronts. The same principle will apply to all doors, windows and other architectural details contained in the front elevation of premises.
More Info: Conwy County Borough Council
town schemes
Grant support for building improvements SMEs in the Conwy and Llandudno conservation areas - 50% of costs up to a maximum of £25,000.
This scheme makes grants available to assist with the improvement and upgrading of properties within defined parts of the Conwy and Llandudno conservation areas.
Grants are available for the external restoration or improvement to buildings within the scheme areas. All works must be necessary for the preservation and/or restoration of the architectural character and structural condition of the building.
Proposals for replacement shop fronts must respect the Council’s wish to retain traditional shop fronts. The same principle will apply to doors, windows and other architectural details contained in the front of premises.
Modern buildings (i.e. built post 1946) will not normally be eligible. Painting and decorating by itself is not eligible.
More Info: Conwy County Borough Council
rural commercial grant scheme
Businesses based in the Conwy and Llandudno conservation areas. - 50% of costs up to £25,000.
The schemes make grants available to assist with the improvement and upgrading of properties within defined parts of the Conwy and Llandudno Conservation Areas. The scheme is jointly funded by CADW, the Wales Tourist Board and Conwy Council.
Grant aid is available for the external restoration or improvement to buildings within the scheme areas. All grant aided works must be necessary for the preservation and restoration of the architectural character and sound structural condition of the building.
Proposals for replacement shop fronts must respect the Council’s wish to retain traditional shop fronts. The same principle will apply to all doors, windows and other architectural details contained in the front elevation of premises.
More Info: Conwy County Council |
