Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme Extended
Grants of up to £2k are available for shopfront and accessibility improvements. A total of £20k will be distributed to town centre businesses in Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone in 2025 on a first come, first serve basis from 1 July. This scheme is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The grant is available to anyone who owns or rents commercial premises in (including registered charities) in these areas:
- Brentwood town centre (including the Brentwood High Street, Kings Road, Ongar Road, Coptfold Road, St Thomas Road, Moores Place, Crown Street and Ingrave Road)
- Shenfield high street (Hutton Road, Shenfield Road)
- Ingatestone high street
The grant can contribute towards expenditure including:
- replacement shop front, windows and doors
- replacement gutter and downpipes
- replacement signage
- accessibility improvements such as nosing on steps, widening of doorways, ramps for doorways or removal of steps, handrails, portable ramps, power assisted doors, disabled access signs, doorbells and training staff to assist disabled customers
For more information and to apply, click HERE
