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Ten Towns Programme (Carmarthenshire)

Carmarthenshire County Council

Description

Capital regeneration programme from Carmarthenshire County Council targeting ten smaller towns — Cross Hands, Cwmaman, Kidwelly, Laugharne, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llanybydder, Newcastle Emlyn, St Clears, and Whitland — with three funding strands: a Capital Development Fund for vacant premises, an Event Fund for community groups, and a Town Centre Spaces Fund for public realm projects.

Amount

£3,000–£75,000 depending on strand

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Wales.
  • Most relevant to: Retail.
Notes
Capital Development Fund awards £3,000–£10,000 (Tier 1) or £10,001–£50,000 (Tier 2) on a rolling basis. Event Fund has a £20,000 total budget, opening 11 May 2026 and closing 30 June 2026 (projects must complete by 31 December 2026). Town Centre Spaces Fund offers £5,000–£75,000 per project (up to 100% of costs) from a £750,000 total budget, closing 31 July 2026.
Requirement
Capital Development Fund: freeholders/leaseholders (7+ year lease) of vacant premises in one of the ten town centres. Event Fund and Town Centre Spaces Fund: voluntary/community groups, registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises, and town councils.

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How to apply

Contact the Rural Development Plan team (RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk) to discuss which strand fits your project and request an Expression of Interest form.

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