Get Streets Ahead with the Shop Front Scheme 2015

20/04/2015

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Get Streets Ahead with the Shop Front Scheme 2015

Improvements to our local streetscape can be a win-win for retail and tourism. With this in mind, South Dublin County Council approved a shop-front grant scheme. Launched in April 2014, the scheme aimed at improving the appearance of independently owned shops fronting public streets, 16 applications were received in 2014 and the fund is in place again for 2015.

Best in Class

To reward high quality shop front design we will again select the shop front deemed the best exemplar of shop front design under the scheme and an award of €1,000 will be made to the winning design when all grant works are completed later this year.

In 2015 perhaps your local authority might help your business on your local street.

Mayor Fintan Warfield says “we want the public streets of our County to have a positive image and become an attractive environment for shoppers and visitors, and this Shop Front Scheme is a practical measure to assist this. The Council want to support local retailers who wish to play their part and take measures to improve the public face of their business – the shop front. I look forward to seeing the improvements to our Villages streetscapes in the coming months and would encourage shop owners and operators to apply before the closing date.”

Making it easy - open for business in 2015

For 2015 applications are again welcomed either online or by hard copy. The closing date is Friday 8th of May 2015.

To simplify the process a menu of options is available, ranging from simple measures like painting your shopfront up to replacement of an entire shopfront. Supports range from €800 to €4,000. Funding under the scheme is 50% of claims subject to the maximum amount approved for the applicant.

The Council has an evaluation team to provide consultations and advice to applicants, including visits to their premises. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more details and terms and conditions see www.sdcc.ie/business or email econdev@sdublincoco.ie

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Mayor Fintan Warfield