Gwynedd Council launches town centre property grant scheme

GWYNEDD Council has launched a Town Centre Property Improvement Grant fund which is available to businesses in the county - the £270,000 fund offers grants of up to £25,000.

The fund will offer financial support to businesses who want to develop detailed plans for renovating or developing their property, as well as offering financial support to upgrade buildings within town centres.

The new fund, which is funded through the Welsh

Government’s Town Transformation Programme, is in addition to the Town Centre Loan package already available to town centre businesses across Gwynedd, and supports the Council’s strategic priority to regenerate town centres and support our high street businesses.

Gwynedd Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Community, Councillor Gareth Thomas, said: “The vibrancy and viability of town centres is key to Gwynedd’s economy.

Thinking creatively, and responding to the real challenges facing businesses today, Gwynedd Council has developed a package that we are confident will offer support that businesses in our towns will benefit from.

“We recognise the challenges facing businesses and enterprises within town centres, and this has been highlighted during the Covid era.

“This package of financial support shows that Gwynedd Council is committed to doing everything we can to support our businesses and towns. It underlines the fact that we are ready to take practical steps to create the best possible environment in which businesses in Gwynedd’s towns can succeed.”

Businesses can find out more about the funds at www. gwynedd.llyw.cymru/financialassistance or contact Gwynedd Council’s Business Support Service on 01286 679231 or email: grantiaubusnes@ gwynedd.llyw.cymru