Restoring pride in our high streets Local pride with national success
Residents in Telford and Wrekin are proud to shop local and it shows. With just 3.8% of retail units sitting empty across the borough, our towns are bucking the national trend, where vacancy rates hover around 14%. Support that makes a difference Since 2018, the Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme has awarded over 385 grants, helping 72 businesses set up shop and supporting many more to grow and adapt. Relaunched for 2025/26, the scheme offers a funding pot of £1.2
million, with tailored grants including: Start-up grants – up to £10,000 to help businesses move into empty high street units. Trial grants – up to £2,500 for pop- ups and market stalls. Façade grants – for refreshed signage, paintwork and shutters. Eco grants – for energy- saving products and sustainability upgrades. Digital grants – to boost online presence and efficiency.
One recent success is the Courtyard Cafe in Ironbridge, opened by Nick and Jenny Barratt with support from a start-up grant. “We’re very grateful to Telford & Wrekin Council,” they said. “It’s helped us kit out the café and cover key start-up costs.” A new chapter for Ironbridge Courtyard Cafe
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“Our Pride in Our High Street programme has helped to create vibrant and economically active high streets, making them better and more attractive places to visit and increasing footfall to our Borough towns.”
To learn more or apply Visit www.telford.gov.uk/PrideInOurHighStreet
Councillor Ollie Vickers Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for the Economy and Transport
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