Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme for Antrim and Newtownabbey

14 October 2024

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This programme is designed to enhance the appearance of commercial areas in designated town centres

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), has developed the Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme, which is designed to enhance the appearance of commercial areas in designated town centres across the borough.

The programme aims to support local business growth, enhance the local environment and transform how residents and visitors perceive town centres, with the aim of increasing footfall and trade.

The Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme will be implemented in phases over the next two financial years (2024-25/2025-26), subject to funding availability.

Phase 1 of the scheme focusing on Ballyclare and Randalstown is now closed.

Phase 2 of the scheme is now open to commercial property owners and tenants located in the designated town centres of Antrim, Crumlin and Glengormley.

Funding Available

Businesses/property owners can apply for a grant to carry out external physical improvements to their commercial property.

The available grant will cover 80% of eligible costs but will be capped at a maximum value of £4,999, regardless of overall project costs. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum contribution of 20% of the overall project costs.

The programme is open to premises with commercial shop-frontage facing the street within the town centres.

Drop-In Sessions

To support the scheme, drop-in sessions have been arranged (no appointment necessary) for business owners to raise questions or queries.

Tuesday 22 October 2024, 4pm - 7pm - Space Antrim
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 3:45pm - 6:45pm - Crumlin Leisure Centre
Thursday 24 October 2024, 4pm to 7pm - Lillian Bland Pavillion
Tuesday 19 November 2024, midday to 3pm - Space Antrim
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 12:45pm to 3:45pm - Crumlin Leisure Centre
Thursday 21 November 2024, midday to 3pm - Lillian Bland Pavillion

The deadline for Phase 2 applications is midday on Friday 13 December 2024.

Find out more about the Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme.

First published 8 July 2024

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