Grants launched to boost Suffolk's local high streets
East Suffolk Council's using nearly ÂŁ3m of funding to provide the support
Businesses in East Suffolk are being given access to new grants - as part of a project to boost high streets across the area.
East Suffolk Council is going to use almost ÂŁ3m in government funding to provide the support.
The East Suffolk High Street Improvement Programme is part of a range of schemes detailed within the East Suffolk Investment Plan, which was developed as part of a submission to the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
East Suffolk Council has been allocated £2.75m through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which will be used to support high streets and local businesses, develop workforce and community skills, as well as support those struggling with the cost of living crisis.  
Money will be made available to improve shopfronts - as well as for cultural and heritage projects that could bring more shoppers into town centres.
Cllr Craig Rivett, East Suffolk’s Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Economic Development said: “The UK Shared Prosperity Funding will allow us to provide a multi-year package of support for businesses and communities across the district.
"Reinvigorating our high streets is the first part of this support and it will help to enhance the offer from our unique market towns, supporting local businesses, attracting visitors and helping residents feel proud to live and work in East Suffolk.”
Applications for the first round of funding are now open and close on 17 February.