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Up to £2,000 of funding available for independent retailers

Published: Wednesday, 23rd July 2025

Independent retailers in the Sevenoaks District can apply for up to £2,000 of funding to help them improve and grow.

The Retail Enhancement Grant scheme can support a variety of projects, including enhancements to shopfronts, website improvements, safety features, staff training, accessibility improvements, hosting events and lots more.

Cabinet Member for People and Places, Cllr Lesley Dyball, says: “This is a great opportunity for independent shops and retailers in the District to make some improvements to their premises or online platform.

“As long as they can identify the long-term, sustainable benefits of the project and have clear outcomes for the funding, they can apply.

“The deadline to apply is 1 September 2025, so we’re urging everyone to get their applications in as soon as possible.”

For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, visit www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/retailenhancementgrants

Retail enhancement grants are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and distributed by Sevenoaks District Council.