The Gloucester Means Business grants scheme started in April 2010 is to continue. A further £20,000 has been agreed, to extend the funding .
Businesses must be a start up business in the first year of trading, although grants of up to £3,000 can still be awarded. Grants can be awarded to pay for up to fifty percent of a businesses first year’s property rents.
Grants will be awarded on a first come first served bases. Applications are available from www.gloucester.gov.uk/business or for further information contact the economic development team on 01452 396986 / 01452 396972
Paul James, Leader Gloucester City Council and cabinet member for regeneration said: “it is great that the city council can continue to offer this practical support to business.”
“We have seen an increase in enquiries from businesses who are interested in taking a closer look at moving their operations to Gloucester.”
“The city has plenty to offer, with great transport links, a growing and increasingly skilled population looking for work, as well as an impressive regeneration programme attracting more people to the city.”
