Harrogate BID helps create a better town centre with match-funded grant scheme for 2023

A grant scheme by Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) has boosted the look of town centre businesses such as The Den, the Drum and Monkey and the new Coach & Horses in the past year – and now it intends to repeat its success.
By Graham Chalmers
Published 27th Jan 2023, 16:33 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2023, 16:33 BST
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BID’s match-funded grant scheme for 2023 has just been launched with a view to helping BID members enhance their street frontages.

Qualifying businesses will be able to claim match-funded grants of up to £750 for making a variety of upgrades, including paintwork, signage, and accessibility, all designed to make Harrogate town centre safe, clean and welcoming.

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As well as the afore-mentioned businesses, the past year has also seen Harrogate jewellery business Fattorinis secured a £750 grant to refurbish its Parliament Street Victorian canopy, and install a new facia board and signage.

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Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman, and Wayne Beales, Fattorinis' Director. Fattorinis were one of last year’s grant recipients.Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman, and Wayne Beales, Fattorinis' Director. Fattorinis were one of last year’s grant recipients.
Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman, and Wayne Beales, Fattorinis' Director. Fattorinis were one of last year’s grant recipients.

And there was also financial support for other businesses in the town centre, including Cold Bath Brewing Co bar

Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman said: “We are constantly aspiring to make Harrogate a desirable place to do business, as well as an attractive place to visit.

"Our match-funded improvement grant supports our efforts to make Harrogate ‘Safe Clean and Welcoming’, as outlined in our business plan.

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“Harrogate BID is delighted to continue its support to our local business members, helping them make improvements to their street frontages and the accessibility of their premises, thanks to these match-funded grants.

“As long as the work enhances a façade, or makes it more accessible for disabled customers, we will consider it.

"As there is a limited budget for the 2023 Town Centre Improvements grant scheme, they will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.”

Any businesses interested should submit their request for grant support to Harrogate BID via [email protected] including a brief description of the proposed work to be undertaken, or equipment needed, along with quotations/proposals and expected completion date.

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Further information about Harrogate BID is available from www.harrogatebid.co.uk

Harrogate BID’s five-year term end this year when it must face a vote of businesses in the BID area which pay an annual levy towards its work.

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