Town Centre Revitalisation Fund

02 TOWN CENTRE REVITALISATION FUND

The Town Centre Revitalisation Fund is designed to make the town centre a more attractive place for visitors, workers and residents to spend time in, boosting Newhaven’s economy.

Independent retailers, landowners and tenants are being invited to apply for grants to enhance the appearance of storefronts that are used for commercial purposes. Much of the fund will be used to cover the cost of repairs to eligible retail and hospitality premises, including fascia restoration, painting, decorating, guttering and lighting – all of which will elevate the area, boost footfall and encourage our local residents and visitors to come into the Town Centre.

All businesses and landowners located in the Town Centre Enterprise Zone are invited to apply. A minimum of 25% match funding is required up to a maximum grant of £7,500. Projects will need to meet the following criteria:

• Match funding with 25% of the cost to a project maximum of £10,000 (so you will need £2,500 to get a £7,500 Grant)
• Demonstrate impact and benefits
• Demonstrate value for money
• Delivered within a 12-month period

HNW Architects in Sussex has produced a design guide for NEZ which will help businesses with the process of improving shopfronts for maximum impact, which includes advice on what changes can be made without planning consent and what changes will need a green light from Lewes District Council first. The Design Guide can be found here.

The Fund will be delivered by a team led by grant funding specialist The Company Connector, which has previously worked with the NEZ, London Gatwick and Crawley Borough Council. For further information, please contact jeremy.taylor@thecompanyconnector.com.

Please complete the Expression of Interest Form below.