A proposed revitalisation scheme for Enniskillen town is aiming to improve the appearance of shop fronts in the area and increase visitors to the town.
The Department for Communities and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are offering to pay 80% of the total cost of works, up to £5,000, for businesses in the town willing to participate.
The scheme is open to applications until 21 December, with businesses attending a meeting on Tuesday to hear further details of the project.
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“The project comprises of a shop front improvement scheme with projects to be completed by 31 March 2023,” Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said in a social media post.
“The purpose of the scheme is to help increase trade, improve the appearance of the area, and attract visitors and shoppers.
“The total cost of works can be no more than £4,999. With 80% of the value of works reimbursed to promoters.
“The scheme will be open for applications on 29 November 2022 and will close at 12 noon on 21 December 2022.”
The revitalisation project will apply to any businesses on the following streets in the Co Fermanagh town:
- Church Street
- High Street
- Townhall Street
- Eden Street
- Water Street
- Market Street
- Middleton Street
- the Diamond
- East Bridge Street
- East Bridge Place
- Paget Square
- Darling Street
- Belmore Street
- Wesley Street
- Queen Elizabeth Road
- Anne Street
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