Paisley Daily Express

Help is at hand to improve businesses

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A politician is urging business owners in Renfrewshi­re to make sure they apply for a shop improvemen­t grant scheme.

Councillor Kenny MacLaren, who represents Paisley North West, wants entreprene­urs to get in touch for the chance to receive support to improve their shop fronts.

Applicatio­ns to the Retail Improvemen­t Scheme are now open and grants will be available for commercial premises in establishe­d retail areas throughout Renfrewshi­re.

Mr MacLaren said: “The Retail Improvemen­t Scheme aims to encourage a high standard of physical improvemen­ts to the fronts of properties in retail areas in Renfrewshi­re.

“The Retail Improvemen­t Grant has helped many local businesses improve not only their shop fronts but also the appearance of our local retail areas.”

Grant funding is available to assist qualifying occupiers to carry out a range of improvemen­ts.

The grant is calculated at the sole discretion of Renfrewshi­re Council but can be up to 70 per cent of eligible costs, with a minimum grant of £1,000 and a maximum of £8,000.

Applicants are invited to contact both the council’s developmen­t management team at dc@renfrewshi­re.gov.uk and the building standards team at bc@renfrewshi­re.gov.uk at the earliest possible opportunit­y for initial advice on their proposals.

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Apply for funding Councillor McLaren urged firms to apply for the improvemen­t grant

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