Telford & Wrekin businesses can bid for redundant buildings grant
Businesses in Telford & Wrekin are being urged to bid a share of a £1.5 million pot to help bring unused business buildings back into use.
The money can be used to help fund refurbishment or conversion of redundant business buildings.
Grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 are available and can cover up to 30% of a scheme’s costs
The Marches Redundant Building scheme aims to bring redundant buildings back into productive economic use or to enhance their current business us
The funds cannot be used for conversions for residential, agricultural or horticultural uses.
Applications are welcome from existing and start up businesses and can include individuals, partnerships, limited companies and co-operatives.
The scheme is endorsed by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership, the region’s main business promotion forum.
For further details on how to apply for grants under the scheme contact Kim.Hodgetts@telford.gov.uk or phone 01952 381192
Cllr Charles Smith, cabinet member for Housing, Regeneration and Economic Development, said: “This is a great opportunity for businesses in the borough to tap into funding that can help businesses to grow and regenerate the borough.
“I urge local businesses not miss out and get their applications in and show that Telford and Wrekin means business.”
