Extra funding to revitalise shop fronts in Leominster area

Due to the success of the Leominster Area Shop Front Grant Scheme, it has been decided to extend it for a further nine months.

To date a total of 23 commercial premises have received a facelift, thanks to the scheme. This scheme, funded by Advantage West Midlands through the Market Towns Initiative, offers grants of up to £2,500 to help improve the appearance of the town and surrounding villages.

Last year a total of 18 premises in Leominster and a new Community Store in Wigmore received a grant towards improving their shop front.

Further Shop Front grants are available but funding is limited and owners and tenants within the Leominster Area are urged to apply quickly as projects will need to be complete by December 2008.

To request an application form or find out more contact Herefordshire Council's delegated grants and programmes team on 01432 260753 or e-mail delegatedgrants@herefordshire.gov.uk