Fund objectives
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate how the funding will contribute to one or more of the following ambitions for the area:
- to support sustainable growth in Argyle Street and Market Street area by supporting existing business looking to diversify or expand in Birkenhead
- to increase footfall and visitors to the area
- to help make the area more attractive
- to contribute to the establishment of start-up independent businesses in the area
- to support the retention of historic shopfronts, encourage high quality design to new shopfronts, and an approach to security, lighting and signage that fully considers the character of the conservation area
- to bring vacant retail units back into use