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.
Revitalising Rural Town Centre Fund
As part of the 10 Towns programme, commercial premises across the County's rural market towns could be eligible for financial support of up to £2000 to revitalise their shop front.
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.
How to get support
Contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to discuss your project with an officer. All applications must ensure their application aligns with the guidelines and recommendations noted in the Carmarthenshire Built Heritage Design Guide.
Who can apply?
Freeholders and leaseholders are eligible.
What type of expenditure is eligible?
- Decoration of building
- Lighting
- Canopies (subject to planning permission)
- New bilingual signage (subject to relevant consents)
What is the offer?
- Maximum grant award of £2000 based on 80% of the total project costs
- Applicants must provide a minimum match funding contribution of 20% of the total eligible project cost
Timelines
- Fund remains open until budget fully committed.
- Those successful can commence works after being issued with a grant offer letter. Works undertaken before receiving a grant offer letter are not eligible.
Apply for support
Contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to find out if your business premises is eligible for support before submitting an application form. All applications must ensure their application aligns with the guidelines and recommendations noted in the Carmarthenshire Built Heritage Design Guide.
Revitalising Rural Town Centre Fund
As part of the 10 Towns programme, commercial premises across the County's rural market towns could be eligible for financial support of up to £2000 to revitalise their shop front.
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.
How to get support
Contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to discuss your project with an officer. All applications must ensure their application aligns with the guidelines and recommendations noted in the Carmarthenshire Built Heritage Design Guide.
Who can apply?
Freeholders and leaseholders are eligible.
What type of expenditure is eligible?
- Decoration of building
- Lighting
- Canopies (subject to planning permission)
- New bilingual signage (subject to relevant consents)
What is the offer?
- Maximum grant award of £2000 based on 80% of the total project costs
- Applicants must provide a minimum match funding contribution of 20% of the total eligible project cost
Timelines
- Fund remains open until budget fully committed.
- Those successful can commence works after being issued with a grant offer letter. Works undertaken before receiving a grant offer letter are not eligible.
Apply for support
Contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to find out if your business premises is eligible for support before submitting an application form. All applications must ensure their application aligns with the guidelines and recommendations noted in the Carmarthenshire Built Heritage Design Guide.
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?
- Maximum grant award of £50,000 based on 70% of the total project costs
- Applicants must provide a minimum match funding contribution of 30% of the total eligible project costs
Timelines
- 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.
- EOI must be submitted by 11:59pm 30 March 2025
- Projects that are deemed suitable will be invited to submit a full application
- Full applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on 18 April 2025. to be considered.
- Successful applications will be notified by end of June 2025.
- 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 by end of December 2025 and must provide assurances that work can be completed in this timeframe.
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?
- Maximum grant award of £50,000 based on 70% of the total project costs
- Applicants must provide a minimum match funding contribution of 30% of the total eligible project costs
Timelines
- 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.
- EOI must be submitted by 11:59pm 30 March 2025
- Projects that are deemed suitable will be invited to submit a full application
- Full applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on 18 April 2025. to be considered.
- Successful applications will be notified by end of June 2025.
- 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 by end of December 2025 and must provide assurances that work can be completed in this timeframe.
How to access support?
Please contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to request arrange a meeting with an officer to discuss your project.
