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Empty Premises Rental Support (Burnley)

Burnley Council

Description

Burnley Council rental support covering up to 3 months' rent for a new 12-month lease, or up to 6 months' rent for a lease of 3 years or more, to help new start-ups and existing businesses occupy ground-floor town-centre premises that have stood vacant for 3 months or more.

Amount

Up to 3 months' rent (12-month lease) or up to 6 months' rent (lease of 3+ years)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
  • Most relevant to: Retail.
Notes
Genuinely rolling — awarded first-come-first-served while funding lasts, with no fixed closing date confirmed.
Requirement
New start-up or existing business taking on a ground-floor town-centre premises in Burnley that has been vacant for 3 months or more.

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How to apply

Contact Burnley Council's Business Support Team (Business@burnley.gov.uk / 01282 477213) with a lease agreement and evidence of the premises' vacancy period.

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.