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