Three towns in Devon given funding to help recover from the effects of the pandemic
They will be given a total of more than £120,000
Three towns in South Hams are to be given a total of more than £120,000 to help then recover from the effects of the pandemic and lockdowns.
South Hams District Council approved the funding for Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Totnes after all five towns in the district were invited to submit bids of up to £50,000.
The money comes from the government’s Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) scheme which supports businesses not covered by other grants or where more funding is needed.
Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Totnes applied and all were successful.
Cllr Judy Pearce, leader of South Hams District Council, said:
“The bids had to follow the same rules as the Additional Restrictions grants, which were quite restrictive, so it is an absolute credit to those towns that put the effort and thought into their bids that they have been successful.
“Formal letters have now been sent out to the towns. This was a brilliant offer from us and well done to Totnes, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge for seizing that opportunity.”
Each of the towns will use the money to target specific projects which are in need of support.
Dartmouth – £47,000 for:
Support for businesses on the Embankment that have had to modify their premises for outdoor dining
A hardship grant for businesses that have not been able to access any other form of funding
A matched funded grant for business looking to undertake investment to improve their business offer
Other plans include better signposting, ‘crab-line’ recycling bins and videos promoting Dartmouth
Kingsbridge – £30,000 for:
Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Modbury Chamber of Commerce to extend a ‘dress-to-impress- business grant scheme.
Plans for an open air cinema in the town square in August.
Totnes – £50,000 to:
Support the community transport scheme, including a trial park and ride at King Edward VI Community College
Plan an events programme in the town to boost footfall
Support the Chamber of Commerce to deliver Christmas lights, Civic Square improvements and business support.