Since reopening the grant scheme in August, we have received high numbers of expression of interests. Due to the huge response, we have taken the decision to pause the scheme to new enquiries whilst we work through the current applications.
Any future updates on this scheme can be found on this website.
We have previously been awarded funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to support infrastructure within the city.
Due to a project underspend, we identified limited opportunities for new businesses to submit an expression of interest to the scheme.
To date, the scheme has brought unused floorspace of vacant or partially occupied property back into use and has allowed new businesses to open and operate, breathing new life into the area.
Grants for city centre business were available to fund viable proposals to -
- restore heritage buildings
- improve dilapidated buildings
- bring back into use vacant floorspace
- create new permanent jobs
- convert buildings to sustainable use