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“Our High Street programme
So far, 199 Pride in Our High Street grants have been handed out. These include 52 business start-up grants for high street launches as well as 39 start-up trial grants which have helped businesses to test the water as pop-up stalls on markets or in empty retail units. A total of 18 eco grants have been delivered to help businesses become more sustainable and reduce costs and 22 façade grants have improved shop frontages and made high streets more attractive. Figures for 2022 show that, out of 727 retail units across the borough towns, just 5% (37 units) stand empty – well below the UK national average of 14%.
High streets across Telford and Wrekin continue to be supported by the council’s Pride in Our High Street programme during these challenging times. Since its inception in 2019, the programme has supported businesses ranging from hair salons, supermarkets and music academies to gift shops, fast food takeaways and clothes outlets. All of Telford and Wrekin’s six borough towns – Madeley, Dawley, Oakengates, Newport, Wellington and Ironbridge – have all benefited from the funding and it’s pleasing to see how so many have grown over the last three years – despite some of the toughest trading conditions.
continues to support
businesses – helping them capitalise on new opportunities for growth during these challenging times. They offer so much more than just great value to the communities that support them.” Councillor Lee Carter Cabinet member for neighbourhood services, regeneration, and the high street
Ironbridge
Dawley
Madeley
Newport
Wellington
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Pride in Our High Street Grants
In addition to Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street grants, business support is also available through the Telford and Wrekin Growth Hub. For more information visit www.investtelford.co.uk DID
Business Start-Up Grants
Oakengates
TOTALLY TELFORD
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