Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Guisborough Commercial Grant Scheme
As part of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, £600,000 has been allocated to be spent on shop front improvements in Guisborough, enhancing the town’s heritage and add to the visitor and cultural offer.
Business owners in commercial properties on Bakehouse Square, Chaloner Street, Chaloner Mews, Market Place, Westgate, Bow Street and Fountain Street will be able to apply for grant funding to help bring buildings back in line with heritage standards. This means improvements could be made to windows, doors, facades, shop frontages, signage and decoration, all designed to similar traditional appearances.
If a business owner is thinking of applying, match funding will be required which means owners are expected to put forward some of their own investment in addition to what they’ll receive from the Levelling Up Fund.
Grants will only be provided for applications that meet eligibility requirements. Tenants of commercial properties can apply but will require signed consent from their landlord.
Expressions of Interest are currently being taken. For more information, please email placeinvestment@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
"Routes to Employment" grant
A small grant available to support unemployed residents of the borough or those facing redundancy to start their own business.
The grant is designed to support residents in removing barriers to self-employment. To access the grant, a fully developed business plan including financial documents is required, support can be provided to assist in the development of these documents.
The grant can be used to remove various financial barriers and assist in the purchasing of:
- Insurance
- Marketing materials
- Equipment
- Training/Qualifications
To find out more information on this grant and support to apply please contact:
Business Engagement Team
T: +44 (0)1642 444366
Zetland Road Heritage Scheme
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is rolling out a package of support to property owners/businesses in Zetland Road, Loftus, to improve the look and feel of the area and bring buildings back in line with heritage standards.
Eligible spend
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Full stop facades (including windows and doors)
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External upper floor renovations (including windows)
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External faҫade decoration
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Removal of shutters or uplift work if shutters cannot be removed
For more information, please contact our Place Development & Investment team by emailing placeinvestment@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk