Town Centre Maintenance Grant extended to Aberdare, Porth and Ferndale
The Council is now accepting applications for its Town Centre Maintenance Grant from businesses in Aberdare, Porth and Ferndale – thanks to an expansion of the scheme and an additional £150,000 investment.
The Grant, which was first offered by the Council to businesses in Mountain Ash and Tonypandy during October 2017, helps business owners improve their property fronts – creating more welcoming and vibrant Town Centre retail areas. After its success, the Grant was extended to Treorchy from July 2018.
To date 104 projects have been approved – 35 in Tonypandy, 33 in Mountain Ash and 36 in Treorchy. Total grants worth £99,000 have been approved, with the local businesses investing almost £70,000. The Town Centre Maintenance Grant has therefore initiated around £170,000 of property front improvements across the three towns, contributing to around 60% of the works.
Now, following a delegated decision by the Council, the Grant has been extended to include Aberdare, Porth and Ferndale, from April 1, 2019. This will utilise a £150,000 investment, with a £50,000 budget for each area.
Works must be carried out by a reputable contractor, and the scheme will contribute a maximum of 75% towards eligible costs – with a maximum grant of £1,000. A further grant of up to £300 (75% maximum contribution) may also be available where scaffolding or skip hire is required to carry out the work.
