Council Launch Shopfront Improvement Scheme for Local Businesses

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey calls on businesses in Three Mile Water and Macedon District Electoral Areas (DEAs) to benefit from a Shopfront Makeover.

Mayor Alderman Stephen Ross has visited Monkstown shops to launch a new Shopfront Improvement Scheme available to local businesses trading outside of the town centres.

The project aims to support businesses in Three Mile Water and Macedon DEAs which have not previously received support, to improve the appearance of their shopfronts making them more visually attractive and appealing to residents and visitors.

New window dressings, painting works, planting and new signage are just some of the enhancements businesses could avail of through this scheme which will improve footfall and increase trade in our local communities.

Speaking on his visit the Mayor said;

“Businesses in our communities are a lifeline to many residents that can’t travel to the town centres.It is important that the Council support these businesses to make their premises more inviting and keep our Borough a welcoming and vibrant place to live, visit, work, and invest.

“I would encourage business owners to complete an expression of interest form for this support.”

For an expression of interest form please email; regeneration@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or call T: 028 9034 0000