Streetscape Enhancement Scheme 2024 - Deadline extended

The closing date for submission of Expressions of interest Forms for the  Streetscape Enhancement Scheme 2024 has now been extended from April 8, 2024 to April 22, 2024, 12pm.

An initiative designed to enhance town centres throughout Fingal had recently been announced by Fingal County Council with businesses and groups across the county being encouraged to apply for this new funding.

The Streetscape Enhancement 2024 funding reflects Fingal County Council’s vision as a great place to live, work, visit and do business in. It will support facade upgrades at commercial premises and community buildings. This will include shopfront improvements, painting, signage replacement or removal, lighting, and green planting.

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Adrian Henchy, welcomed the new funding programme and added: “It presents a unique opportunity for businesses and community facilities situated along the streets of our towns and villages. I would encourage businesses and community groups to avail of this excellent opportunity to enhance their town centres.”

Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly said: “This new funding represents a collaborative effort between the local authority and eligible town centre businesses and community facilities within Fingal. This strategic partnership aims to significantly bolster the appearance and prosperity of our town centres, underscoring the Council’s commitment to our communities.”

The Streetscape Enhancement Scheme 2024 is now open and is seeking expressions of interest from qualifying commercial and community premises located within areas designated as “Major Town Centre”, “Town and District Centre”, “Local Centre” or “Rural Village” within the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.

Under the scheme, up to 50% of the cost of improvements, up to a maximum grant amount of €1,500 per eligible property, is available, subject to terms and conditions. Programme terms and conditions and expression of interest form can be found at LINK. Expressions of interest must be received by Fingal County Council by 12 noon on April 22, 2024.

Completed expression of interest forms and the required supporting documents should be emailed to [email protected]  or sent by post to Town Regeneration Office, Economic Enterprise Tourism and Cultural Department, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co Dublin, K67X8Y2.

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