A second wave of funding for improved shopfronts in Helensburgh has been launched this week.
Through Argyll and Bute Council’s agreement with Drum Development, the developers of the Waitrose site, £140,000 was made available for shopfront enhancements.
The scheme opened in 2014 and so far more than £75,000 has been earmarked to upgrade the frontage of 20 businesses in Helensburgh town centre.
The second phase will open from March 1 to June 30 with applications to be determined in the autumn.
The council’s policy lead for infrastructure, Ellen Morton, is calling on local businesses to apply: ‘’The initiative has worked really well so far, with 12 businesses in the town centre completing work to their shopfronts, and looking much the better for it, and another four jobs on site, with the remaining four due to start soon
‘’The money is there to give businesses a little extra help towards improving the character and appearance of their buildings and, ultimately, drawing more customers through the door. It is amazing the difference some professional work can make.
‘’We are here to administer the grants; ultimately it is for business owners themselves to get quotes and to commission the work and we will provide the funds once all the necessary paperwork is completed and statutory permissions granted.
“Of course our regeneration team will be on hand to provide advice and will be making every effort to streamline the grant process and make it as user-friendly as possible.’’
For further information email leanne.stewart@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call 01546 604382.
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