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Shopfront and Security Grant (Burnley)

Burnley Council

Description

Burnley Council grants covering up to 70% of the cost of shopfront improvements or security measures for ground-floor town-centre premises, capped at £3,000 (or £5,000 within a conservation area). Requires businesses to hold at least a two-year lease and to obtain any necessary planning consent before work begins.

Amount

Up to 70% of costs, capped at £3,000 (£5,000 in a conservation area)

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. Not retrospective: work must not start before approval. One quote required for costs under £1,000; three quotes required above that.
Requirement
Business occupying a ground-floor shopfront in a Burnley town centre, holding a lease of two years or more, with planning consent obtained where required.

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How to apply

Contact Burnley Council's Business Support Team (Business@burnley.gov.uk / 01282 477213) before applying, then submit an application form with supporting quotes.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.