Retail Development Programme Launched

03/11/09

The Retail Development Programme is funded by the Working Neighbourhood Fund and runs until March 2011. It is aimed specifically at supporting new and existing independent retailers, citywide.

Birmingham City Council will manage and deliver the programme, in partnership with Business Link West Midlands and the Local Town Centre Managers.

Financial Assistance provided by Birmingham City Council will include a grant award between £2,500 and £10,000 towards the set-up and marketing of your business, including the following:

  • Installation (heating & lighting)
  • Fascia improvements (shop fitting & signage)
  • Connections (fax, telephone, broadband)
  • Equipment (up to £1000 of the grant can be used to purchase equipment)
  • Professional fees (solicitors, surveyors, designers)
  • Marketing/Branding
  • Rent and rates**
  • Removal costs**

* Grant equivalent to 50% of eligible costs, subject to satisfying criteria and approval of the application by an awarding panel.

** Rent, rates and removal costs are an eligible cost only if the project involves a move to new premises.

You can also get business support provided by Business Link and of course continue to get support from Retail Birmingham.

For further information and to download the application form go to www.birmingham.gov.uk/RDP

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