Thornliebank Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme

What's the Thornliebank Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme and what does it entail?

The Scheme aims to help elevate the appearance of ground-floor shop frontages of independent commercial premises on Main Street, Thornliebank with grant funding up to a maximum of £10,000 available. 100% funding is available to develop both occupied and vacant premises.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for a shopfront improvement grant one or more of the following criteria must be met:

• you must be the business owner of an independent shop on Main Street, Thornliebank
• if you are not the owner of the premises being applied for, you must provide written consent from the property owner to undertake the works before a grant can be offered
• with regard to the replacement of shared close doors, all property owners with communal rights must provide written consent for replacement works before a grant can be offered
• applicants must have at least 3 years left on the lease to their property
• applicants must have no debts owing to East Renfrewshire Council

What projects are eligible for funding?

• removal of old frontage (if required)
• replacing windows
• preparation of exterior, including minor repairs
• painting of shop entrances, windows and frontages
• sign writing, repair or replacement of signage
• restoring/reinstating traditional architectural features e.g. fascia, corbels, console brackets, pilasters
• introduction of traditional awnings/canopies (planning permission required)
• introduction of signage set at common heights with neighbours at base/sill and facade levels
• introduction of new perforated roller shutters for a softer feel while maintaining security
• facades above shopfronts repaired/reinstated, painted and/or mixed materials (e.g. timber and tile)
• shop window graphics/manifestations
• residential/commercial close door replacement

How to apply?

Complete the Application Form (Word doc) [219KB]  and return to Marilyn Rieley, Regeneration Officer, Place and Town Centres at Marilyn.rieley@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Useful information

East Renfrewshire Council has produced a Design Guide to help you with the improvements to your shopfront. 

View the Design Guide (PDF) [1MB]

Please note: This document may not be fully accessible to all. If you require a printed version please contact Marilyn.rieley@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

What Happens next?

If you have any questions about your planned shopfront improvement you can contact Marilyn Rieley on 07900 746955 or by email at Marilyn.rieley@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk