Newquay shops set to enjoy a revamp for the new year

The new year will see a refurbishment for shops and businesses in Newquay, a great place for a hen weekend or a mini-moon. Newquay Business Improvement District (BID) has secured £9,500 from Cornwall Council's Town Delivery Fund. This will support 13 businesses with shop front improvements and allow the creation of a storytelling trail to increase footfall to the Trenance area of Newquay.

Many businesses in the town pay an annual levy into the BID and this is reinvested into the town. Newquay BID focuses the reinvestments on four main areas: events; cleaner, greener, safer; business support and representation; and marketing. Its overarching aim is to support businesses by making the town vibrant and marketing Newquay both locally and nationally.

A town centre-based business approached Newquay BID about accessing funding to refresh the look of their business. This sparked the project undertaken by Newquay BID to locate available funding, find out if any other businesses wanted financial support with rejuvenating their shop-fronts, and apply for Cornwall Council funding.

The funding awarded will support businesses with a range of improvements, from re-painting to replacing canopies. Newquay BID has itself, and as a partner, secured funding for other projects in town including the monthly BIG Newquay Market, MUQY (the mural trail) and the Newquay Rangers. They are always on the lookout for funding opportunities to ensure member businesses get the best value for money.

Rob from Newquay Activity Centre said, "We're all on a mission to make the absolute most of Newquay High Street and this funding will make a difference to all of the local businesses. We can't wait to spruce up Newquay Activity Centre and prepare for a successful 2025"

Claire of Atlantic View Café said, "We at Atlantic View Cafe would like to say a big thanks to Cornwall Council for our shop front improvement grant. We believe it's so important to keep Newquay's high street and our business looking clean, modern and eye-catching. We would like to say a big thanks to Newquay BID for their excellent work and constant business support."

Abigail from Newquay BID said: "It's been an absolute pleasure to directly support individual businesses by accessing Cornwall Council's Town Delivery Fund. 13 businesses will receive match funding to spruce their premises in time for next summer and as the businesses in Trenance are a real gem outside of the town centre, it is great to shine a light on them by installing a trail."

Cornwall Councillor Louis Gardner said: "We are pleased to support the Newquay Business Improvement District because initiatives like their Shopfront Grant Improvement Scheme empower local businesses to thrive and shine. By enhancing storefronts, we create a vibrant, welcoming town that attracts more visitors, supports jobs, and builds community pride. This scheme reflects a commitment to investing in Newquay's future, fostering economic growth while preserving the unique charm of our high streets. Together, we can ensure Newquay remains a dynamic hub for residents and tourists alike"

This funding will allow these Newquay businesses to spruce up their looks and rejuvenate the streetscape in Newquay, from Trenance to Fore Street! https://lovenqy.co.uk