£200k available to help town centres adapt to ‘new normal’
The Covid-19 crisis has had a significant impact on the lives and health of many local citizens, but it has also had severe economic consequences. The lockdown had an immediate impact on the way in which our town centres operate, with many businesses being required to close for a significant period of time.
“As we start to return to a new normal, it is recognised that social distancing measures will need to be introduced in our town centres to support the reopening of all town centre businesses and encourage people to safely return to the high street with confidence,” explains Cllr James Evans, Cabinet Member for Economic Development.
“As we begin to plan for this safe, resilient future, this is the opportunity to look at things differently, to re-balance our public spaces and to work in partnership to develop safe and resilient towns which #SupportLocalPowys and create happy, strong communities.”
The grant is available for town councils, and legally constituted regeneration groups to make applications that benefit groups of businesses.
Examples of eligible projects could be:
· Outdoor tables, chairs, and seating provision.
· Outdoor screening, bollards, planters.
· The establishment of parklets (using parking spaces and the provision of decking on which to construct timber structures so providing small covered areas offering some weather protection).
· Electricity supply and lighting to outdoor trading space.
All proposals would need to be delivered in accordance with current guidance on social distancing requirements and should not impede pedestrian traffic on pavements, pathways or public realm areas. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2020.
For more details on the grant, the eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit https://www.growinpowys.com/transforming-towns
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