'We want to see creativity when it comes to uses for these spaces and how they can be transformed.'
A new capital grant scheme is hoping to bring vacant Belfast city centre spaces back into use and support the city's revitalisation.
Belfast City Council has allocated £700,000 to support start-ups, independent retailers, social enterprises, and cultural and voluntary organisations to diversity the city centre and transform vibrant spaces.Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, Councillor Ryan Murphy,said: “As part of our Future City Centre Programme we want to see more diversification of how spaces are used within the city centre, while also bringing vacant units back into use.
“The face of the High Street has changed so much over recent years and city centres are having to adapt. So, we want to see creativity when it comes to uses for these spaces and how they can be transformed. Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 are available to support the occupation of vacant city premises within the city centre boundary, depending on lease length and size of premises. Successful applicants will be supported through one-to-one mentoring and workshops to help with business growth and sustainability.
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