Wallsend Shop Front Improvement Scheme 2025

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Please read the grant criteria document before completing the application form.

Please have the following information to hand as you will be asked for this in the application :-

Company registration number
Business rates account number
The amount and date of any aid /subsidy you’ve received in the last 3 years (state aid).
Details of the bank account the grant is to be paid into.

We will also require supporting evidence emailed after you have completed the application :-

A photograph of the current shop front
Copy of 2 quotations (from a qualified tradesman where appropriate) for all proposed project expenditure, including one from a tradesman based within the borough of North Tyneside - handwritten quotes, SMS/Facebook messages etc will not be accepted, quotes must be on headed quotations or emails.
Copy of a bank statement from your business account dated within the last 3 months
Copy of lease or confirmation from landlord that there is 1 year remaining (if applicable)
Any relevant planning documentation

Is your business based within the boundaries for this scheme in Wallsend Town Centre or NE28 postcode area? *

Yes

Has your business moved into the eligible area since 1 January 2025? *

Yes

Your business is not eligible for this grant.

Do you meet the criteria of an SME (Small to Medium Enterprise : Less than 250 staff, Less than £42m turnover)? *

Yes

Do you own the property? *

Yes

Do you have the landlord’s consent to make changes to the property? *

Yes

Not required - minor works within lease parameters

Please confirm that improvement work has not started on or before the date of this application *

Yes

I can confirm, and will provide evidence that, my business has more than 1 year remaining on the lease *

Yes

Does the property have a ground floor shop front or upper floor access doorway (with signage)? *

Yes

You are not eligible for the grant.

Unfortunately, we cannot authorise work which does not have the consent of the landlord. Please seek consent and then continue with your application”

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