Our Colchester

Shopfront improvement grants

This grant scheme is funded by local government

 

Launch: Friday 19 July 2024
Closing: Friday 18 October 2024

KEY FACTS

  • £39k available funding will be focused on the below streets:
    • St Botolph’s Street
    • Arthur Street
    • Vineyard Gate
    • Stanwell Street
    • Osborne Street
    • St Botolph’s Church Walk
    • Vineyard Street
    • St Botolph's Circus
    • Short Wyre Street

Support for Applicants

Our Colchester BID ran a webinar in May 2023 as part of Phase One of the project, a recording of this session can be viewed below. Please note, this video provides a flavour for the project, however there are many important changes to Phase Two of the scheme, where it differs from the first round. Please be sure to read all accompanying information to make sure you understand these changes.

The BID has compiled a list of local suppliers, CLICK HERE to access this.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Step One: Read Our Colchester Shop Front Guidance Phase Two

Shopfront Grant Guidance Phase Two

 

Step Two: Submit an application

 

Shopfront Improvement Grant Webinar

Sam Good, Former Chief Executive of Our Colchester BID was joined by industry experts to discuss the Shopfront Improvement Grants and provide more information on the potential changes you could implement for your business.

Panel members include Trish Willets, British BIDs Relationship Manager, Hana Loftus, Co-Director of HAT Projects, and Simon Cairns, Development Manager for Planning Colchester City Council.

Please note once more, this webinar is for PHASE ONE of the project and therefore details of funds and support available will not be up to date to reflect Phase Two,