A new shop frontage grant scheme for commercial properties is being launched via the Street Enhancement Scheme within the 2025 Shared Prosperity Fund programme.
This new grant scheme will run alongside the existing paint scheme which will be continuing.
The new grant scheme is aimed at business premises in the town centre zones of Fishguard and Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and Tenby.
Eligible owners and tenants/leaseholders with written consent from the property owner can apply for a grant of 80 per cent, up to a maximum grant value of £24,999, towards to total expenditure of upgrading external facades.
This new grant scheme is an extension to the previous paint scheme enhancement scheme for commercial properties which is continuing within the town centre zones of the above towns, and for St Davids, Saundersfoot, Narberth, Crymych and Newport.
The paint scheme enhancement will provide funding for 80% of the costs, up to a maximum grant value of £4,999, towards the repainting of street facing façade(s).
The aim of the grant is to help improve the attractiveness of our town centres and encourage footfall to support businesses.
Eligible works include replacement of signage, window and other building elements replacement or cleaning, external facade repairs and decoration.
Deputy Leader Cllr Paul Miller said: “The previous streetscape paint schemes have seen numerous buildings across our main and smaller towns given a facelift.
“Supporting our towns to thrive is part of the commitment to regenerate our
communities, and this scheme is a small part of that.”
Support for paint schemes for commercial buildings in the eligible towns under the previous Shared Prosperity Fund programme will continue under this new programme.
The last date for receipt of applications under this call for projects which must be able to be completed by 30th November 2025 is 31st May 2025.
If the scheme is oversubscribed, eligible applicants for this discretionary grant support will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
No expenditure should be incurred before grant approval, as the grants cannot be awarded retrospectively.
This includes work for which contracts have already been signed or orders placed, before funding approval.
