29/03/11…..Financial help available to improve shop fronts in Thame

ARE you a Thame business owner considering smartening up your shop front or considering any of the follow?:

? repairs?
? re-instating original architectural features?
? repainting or re-rendering?
? pedestrian access improvements?
? new signage?
? new window display equipment?
? replacing external shutters with internal
security grilles and or security glazing?
? lighting?

Then 21st Century Thame might be able to help. This local partnership has secured some money from the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA)and South Oxfordshire District Council and is offering grants of up to 50% towards the cost of the work.

Interested?

Come along to our shop front workshop on Thursday, March 31, at 6pm in the Stables, The James Figg, Thame, and hear more about it. You will find out about eligibility criteria, money available, decision-making process etc. You will also be able to talk to our conservation experts about your plans or ideas and get free planning advice if required.

To register please email: caroline.wood@southandvale.gov.uk or call 01491 823313.

Not free on that date?

Not to worry! All information is available from:
? Caroline Wood, Shared Economic Development Officer, South and Vale district councils on 01491 823133 or email at caroline.wood@southandvale.gov.uk.
? Or pop-in to see Sonja Francis at ThameNews.net (please call ahead 07792 487030).

Our conservation experts will also be back in the town for free planning advice in April and May (dates to be announced).

Please note that closing date for application is 30 June 2011. So get in touch to register your interest as soon as possible.