Ten Towns
Ten Towns Programme
The aim of our Ten Towns Programme is to support the economic recovery and growth of the following rural towns across the County.
- Cross Hands
- Cwmaman
- Kidwelly
- Laugharne
- Llandeilo
- Llandovery
- Llanybydder
- Newcastle Emlyn
- St Clears
- Whitland
The initiative was first established following on from the Moving Rural Carmarthenshire Forward Plan, which sets out a number of key recommendations to support the regeneration of rural Carmarthenshire.
An economic growth plan has been developed for each town following local stakeholder consultation.
We have developed a new range of opportunities as a direct response to discussions and consultations held with stakeholders to support the sustainability and growth opportunities across the County’s rural market towns.
Ten Towns Programme
The aim of our Ten Towns Programme is to support the economic recovery and growth of the following rural towns across the County.
- Cross Hands
- Cwmaman
- Kidwelly
- Laugharne
- Llandeilo
- Llandovery
- Llanybydder
- Newcastle Emlyn
- St Clears
- Whitland
The initiative was first established following on from the Moving Rural Carmarthenshire Forward Plan, which sets out a number of key recommendations to support the regeneration of rural Carmarthenshire.
An economic growth plan has been developed for each town following local stakeholder consultation.
We have developed a new range of opportunities as a direct response to discussions and consultations held with stakeholders to support the sustainability and growth opportunities across the County’s rural market towns.
Capital Development Fund
As part of the Ten Towns programme, vacant premises across the County's rural market towns could be eligible for financial support of up to £50,000 to re-develop premises in the town centre which are currently in a state of disrepair and not being utilised.
This is a targeted fund for premises located in designated areas of each rural market town.
Applications from premises located outside of each town's designated area may be considered on a case-by-case basis should the project provide significant impact.
Who can apply?
- Freeholders
- Leaseholders with a minimum of 7 years lease agreement
Eligible Projects
- The prime focus of the application should be on works to develop the interior of a vacant building although works to exterior and curtilage are eligible for support.
- The applicant must ensure, using appropriate professional advice as necessary, that the proposed works are technically suitable, have structural integrity, and have secured all appropriate statutory consents and licenses.
What is the offer?
- This fund operates as a tiered approach
- Tier 1 project can apply for support of between £3000- £10,000 for small scale enhancements
- Tier 2 projects can apply for support of between £10,0001- £50,000 for larger scale developments
Process
- Potential applicants will be required to submit an expression of interest (EOI) in the first instance.
- An officer will arrange to meet with potential applicants prior to submitting and expression of interest.
- Projects that are deemed suitable will be invited to submit a full application
- Those successful can commence works after being issued with a grant offer letter. Works undertaken before receiving a grant offer letter are not eligible.
- Projects must complete within 6 months of receipt of grant offer..
How to access support?
Please contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to request arrange a meeting with an officer to discuss your project.
Capital Development Fund
As part of the Ten Towns programme, vacant premises across the County's rural market towns could be eligible for financial support of up to £50,000 to re-develop premises in the town centre which are currently in a state of disrepair and not being utilised.
This is a targeted fund for premises located in designated areas of each rural market town.
Applications from premises located outside of each town's designated area may be considered on a case-by-case basis should the project provide significant impact.
Who can apply?
- Freeholders
- Leaseholders with a minimum of 7 years lease agreement
Eligible Projects
- The prime focus of the application should be on works to develop the interior of a vacant building although works to exterior and curtilage are eligible for support.
- The applicant must ensure, using appropriate professional advice as necessary, that the proposed works are technically suitable, have structural integrity, and have secured all appropriate statutory consents and licenses.
What is the offer?
- This fund operates as a tiered approach
- Tier 1 project can apply for support of between £3000- £10,000 for small scale enhancements
- Tier 2 projects can apply for support of between £10,0001- £50,000 for larger scale developments
Process
- Potential applicants will be required to submit an expression of interest (EOI) in the first instance.
- An officer will arrange to meet with potential applicants prior to submitting and expression of interest.
- Projects that are deemed suitable will be invited to submit a full application
- Those successful can commence works after being issued with a grant offer letter. Works undertaken before receiving a grant offer letter are not eligible.
- Projects must complete within 6 months of receipt of grant offer..
How to access support?
Please contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to request arrange a meeting with an officer to discuss your project.
