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Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme

Drop In Information Sessions for Ballyclare and Randalstown


Aim of the Scheme

Aim of the Scheme
 

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), has developed a  ‘Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme’, 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 our 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 - Ballyclare and Randalstown - Now Closed
  • Phase 2 – Antrim, Crumlin and Glengormley - Call Opens 7 October 2024 and will close on 13 December 2024

Funding Available

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.

The deadline for Phase 1 applications closed on Friday 20 September 2024.

Phase 2 covering Antrim, Crumlin and Glengormley will open for applications on Monday 7 October 2024.

If you have any queries or would like more information, contact the Regeneration Team at E: shopfronts@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk .

How To Apply

How To Apply
 

Please call in to one of our drop in sessions and read the Guidance Notes before you submit an application. The drop in session dates will be announced shortly and advertised on our social media pages. They will be held in each town.

Phase two drop in clinics will be held on:

  • Tuesday 22 October, 4pm - 7pm - Space Antrim (Floor1, 51-55 High st, Antrim, BT41 4AI)
  • Wednesday 23 October, 3.45pm - 6.45pm - Crumlin Leisure Centre
  • Thursday 24 October, 4pm to 7pm - Lillian Bland Pavillion (Ballyclare Road, Glengormley)
  • Tuesday 19 November, 12noon to 3pm - Space Antrim (Floor1, 51-55 High st, Antrim, BT41 4AI)
  • Wednesday 20 November, 12.45pm to 3.45pm - Crumlin Leisure Centre
  • Thursday 21 November, 12noon to 3pm - Lillian Bland Pavillion (Ballyclare Road, Glengormley)

You can download our guidance notes here.

 

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