Town grants making 'huge difference' to traders
Town grants making 'huge difference' to traders
Alex Pope - NorthamptonshireSat, November 14, 2026 at 6:37 AM UTC
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Brackley has a large number of independent businesses and also runs a Charter Market every Friday
Grants aimed at helping independent businesses in Brackley attract more customers and improving the town centre are making a "huge difference", a trader has said.
Since March, West Northamptonshire Council has been offering help to businesses in the town.
They can apply for grants of up to £10,000 on a matched funding basis, under which the council will provide up to 80%.
Rosie Crosbie, who runs Studio 8 creative space and was awarded money to pay for signage and furnishings, said: "It's helped me take the next step in growing my business and creating something that I hope will become a real asset to the local community."
The third round of the grant scheme is now open and businesses have until 23 November to register their interest.
The money can be used to fund structural works to properties and equipment needed by the business to trade from the premises.
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Studio 8, pictured before (left) and after it was renovated
Huw Jones, from Oxon Physiotherapy, said a grant had helped him purchase new machinery to help his business expand and bring a "specialist service to the local area".
Huw Jones used his grant to help pay for a shockwave therapy machine
Scott Bloomfield, head of retail at Katharine House Hospice, said the charity was grateful when it was given funds to update the exterior of its shop.
"We are proud to be part of Brackley and delighted to continue playing an active role in the life of the town," he said.
Kathy Hale, Brackley town clerk, said: "It's been great to see the real-world effect of the last two waves of funding on the high street.
"The money is there to be used, so we encourage all eligible businesses to have a look at the scheme and think about ways they could use the funding to make improvements."
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