Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, GB expands Principal Towns program for COVID-19 support
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, GB Principal Towns
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The £5 million program initially offered grants for storefront improvements in five towns and 10 shopping centers. Shop owners applied for 20% council funding of window, signage, and shutter upgrades up to £4,000. Principal Towns also offered grants for new businesses in Goldthorpe and security funding for shops in Hoyland and Thurnscoe. Borough officials allocated £1.5 million to support businesses during COVID-19 with digital skill-building and public space improvements.
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Barnsley was named a finalist in the Economic Support category at the 2021 Local Government Chronicle Awards.
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