Sam Rowlands MS supports extension of a scheme to help local businesses in Flintshire

SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is encouraging town centre businesses to maximise support opportunities.

Mr Rowlands, Shadow Minister for Local Government said, “I am delighted to hear that 14 traders in Flintshire have already benefitted from bespoke business support following a successful pilot project.

“It is great to see funding and support opportunities in North Wales courtesy of the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund which is a huge part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda.

“The pilot project, Save the High Street, has been such a success that it has been extended and Flintshire’s regeneration team is now looking for another 15 businesses to receive support from April onwards.

“This is all great news for our high streets and it is well worth finding out whether you are eligible for the support available as it really could help you grow your business.”

Save the High Street launched in November last year with funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and aimed to improve Flintshire’s town centres by helping local businesses.

The scheme is delivered by SaveTheHighstreet.org – a movement launched in 2016 with an exciting new vision for the high street, and is targeted at Mold, Buckley, Flint, Holywell, Connah’s Quay, Shotton and Queensferry.

Each business participating in the Save the High Street project is assigned a coach who conducts a full health check and identifies areas which could be improved or developed.