Businesses and homeowners in Aspatria now have until Friday 18 August to apply for Cumberland Council’s Town Centre Facelift Grant Scheme.
The application date has been extended giving even more opportunity to take part in the scheme.
Business and homeowners which have a frontage facing the street within the defined town centre area of Aspatria can apply for funding to help pay for improvements to look of their property.
The Facelift Scheme, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, provides up to £1,000 for each property, with the property owner match-funding this with 10% of the grant total. Therefore a £500 grant requires match funding of £50.
The money can go towards things like materials such as paint and any labour costs, the repair or replacement of damaged items like drain pipes or guttering, and any external lighting. The grant is not eligible for some work, and it is best to consult with the council before making an application. More details on the application process here.
Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer, said:
"The historic core of Aspatria town centre is the commercial centre of the community. We want to add charm and vitality, making it attractive to shoppers and visitors alike, and help to improve the appeal of this great town.
“This is a great scheme which has worked really well in other towns and shows how a small investment can make a huge difference. I encourage everyone eligible to take advantage of the funding."
The applicant is expected to investigate whether they would require planning permission or other consent. The application can come from tenants, though they must have the approval of the landowner.
For more information and to get an application form contact Toni Magean, at Toni.Magean@Cumberland.gov.uk.
The deadline for applications is now Friday 18 August 2023. Completion of all works and invoices submitted by no later than 29 September 2023.