Are there any standard conditions to receiving the grant?
Grant assistance is subject to receiving where appropriate, a satisfactory business plan and cashflow forecast that demonstrates the viability and future sustainability of the business.
There must not be any environmental health, business rate enforcement or legal issues outstanding with Chorley Council at the time of the grant application.
Grant assistance is conditional on the applicant checking whether any statutory permissions are required for the work being undertaken.
Successful applicants who are within the digital of creative sector, will also be required to participate in the free Digital Creative programme, delivered by Chorley Council. The Digital Creative programme provides Lancashire based start-ups and SMEs in the digital or creative sectors, who operate on a business-to-business basis, up to 12 hours free support to start/grow your business. Digital Creative is subject to availability and eligibility.
Successful applicants will also be required to be involved in joint publicity to promote the Chorley Shop Front Improvement Grant scheme. This could include participation in photo opportunities, the preparation of press releases and case studies.