Funding of £1.26m will help towns bounce back
Towns in Mid Wales will be able to access grants from a pot of £1.26 million to help them bounce back from the pandemic.
The 'placemaking' money comes from the Welsh Government, having been secured by Powys County Council and will be shared between towns in Powys and Ceredigion.
Grants from the fund will be available to private businesses, including developers, third sector businesses, and the public sector.
The money can be used for projects ranging from green infrastructure developments to internal and external commercial and residential improvements for business owners.
The council said the funding aims to support town centres and traders respond to the pandemic by funding changes and improving public safety.
Councillor Iain McIntosh, cabinet member for economic development & regeneration, said: "The Covid-19 crisis has had a significant impact on the lives and health of many Powys citizens, but it has also had severe economic consequences. The lockdown had an immediate impact on the way in which our town centres operate, with many businesses being required to close for a significant period of time
“Our attention is now firmly on supporting our town centres, ensuring that they remain safe and resilient, now and into the future.
“The new placemaking fund is an excellent opportunity for our town centres across Mid-Wales to access funds to help rebuild, take advantage of unique sense of place and create sustainable places for our communities.”
For information visit growinpowys.com/transforming-towns
