Telford sports bar opens it's doors after council grant
A new sports bar has officially opened its doors after getting a £10,000 grant from Telford & Wrekin Council.
Oliver Humphries and Aidan O’Leary opened the Cavern sports bar in High Street, Ironbridge thanks to help from the Empty Unit Incentive Grant.
The grant is done as part of the council's Pride in Our Community High Street Fund.
Oliver said: "The high street is such a fantastic location. We have outside seating with a view over the river too, which will be terrific when the weather warms up a bit.
“We are really excited and looking forward to welcoming locals and visitors to Ironbridge to enjoy what we have to offer.”
Councillor Lee Carter, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for finance said there were still grants available for people with ideas for empty units.
He said: “It is great to see this new bar opening and I wish Oliver and Aidan every success for the future.
“Grants are still available for anyone who has a great business idea for bringing an empty shop back into use. So if you have an idea, then get in touch.”
For an Empty Unit Incentive Grant application pack or more information email joy.mcgeown@telford.gov.uk or kathy.mulholland@telford.gov.uk, or telephone 01952 383784.
