Hucknall shop front improvement grant scheme
Grants available of up to 80% of total project costs
Aimed at making Hucknall town centre a more inviting and a vibrant place for residents and visitors to enjoy, grants will be available up to a maximum of £9600 (excluding VAT), a contribution of up to 80% of total project costs.
For example, to obtain the maximum grant of £9600 applicants will need to spend at least £2400 (excluding VAT). Maximum eligible total expenditure for the 80% grant would be £12,000. Any spend above this value must be borne by the applicant.
What could be funded under the grant scheme?
The activities the scheme could fund include:
- Reinstatement of traditionally style shop front
- Repairs to stonework/render/brickwork as part of wider shop front work
- Restoration/repair/repainting of acceptable or traditional shop fronts, including upper floors (where deemed appropriate)
- Removal of unsightly sign with new and appropriate sign
- Replacement shop front, windows and doors (where appropriate)
- Double glazing as part of wider shop front works
- Appropriate lighting, for example for window a display
- Appropriate external artwork
- Installation of traditional and retractable shop blinds and canopies
- Replacement guttering and downpipes
- Internal open mesh security grilles
- Disabled access improvements that meet the requirements of the Equalities Act, as part of wider shop front work
- Professional fees, such as architects, planning applications and building regulations (please note - for planning you are required to have a pre-application discussion with our Forward Planning Team)
Grant information and design guidance
All works must adhere to the recommendations and principles set out in the guidance:
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the grant scheme are available:
How to apply
Contact the Business Support Team on: