Proposals to launch an enhanced Retail / Shop
Front improvement grants programme. Local independent retailers /
small businesses will be able to apply for a grant in order to
boost the appearance of their retail unit premises and / or their
business operation in Crawley town centre retail units or in one of
Crawley's neighbourhood parades.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/02/2024
Decision due: 13 Mar 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Contact: Clem Smith, Head of Economy and Planning Email: clem.smith@crawley.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The grants programme fits with the "Town
Centre Renewal" strategic priority of the Crawley "One Town"
Economic Recovery Plan 2022-2037" in support of the development of
a "dynamic business growth" hub in the Town Centre. The Economic
Recovery Plan was consulted on in spring 2021 and adopted as policy
by the Council in November 2021.