Grants awarded to Hereford City shops and launch of new Herefordshire scheme

Herefordshire Council’s community regeneration team has recently awarded grants to Hereford City traders to improve their shop fronts.

The grant scheme was open to all independent traders within the city’s conservation area.  Successful applicants included the Crispy Cod, in Union Street, Cartridge World, Maitland Rachel, Just 4 Men and John McKellar.

For those traders who missed out, a countywide shopfront scheme is being launched which will be open to all independent retail traders across the county who have not received a shop front grant in the last five years.

Due to limited funds, the maximum grant is £2,000, or 50 per cent of the costs, which ever is the lesser. 

Eligible works include restoration and repair of an existing acceptable shop front and reinstatement of historical/original/ traditional architectural features.

The scheme excludes banks, building societies, private residences, franchises and charity shops.

To obtain an application form contact the council’s delegated grants team on 01432 260753 or email delegatedgrants@herefordshire.gov.uk.

For advice on your project proposal with regard to permissions, acceptable design, and colours please contact the conservation team on:

• Hereford City: Neil Robertson 01432 261950 or Marianna Gilbert on 01432 260171
• South Herefordshire: Chris Partrick 01432 261951
• North Herefordshire: Robert Walker 01432 383694