Grants available to boost conservation areas

The Heritage Building Improvement Grant is open to property owners and tenants to undertake repairs and other works that will improve the condition and appearance of their building(s) in such areas.

This grant scheme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A total of £35,000 will be allocated during the 2025/26 financial year.

Cllr Paul Williams, Heritage Champion for the Borough Council said: “This grant scheme supports and incentivises building owners and occupiers to invest in works that secure lasting improvements to historic buildings, including reinstating lost historic features, details and shopfronts.

“This is a great opportunity for buildings to be given a new lease of life. Our conservation areas in Hinckley and Bosworth are so important to the local area, and the appearance of buildings plays a huge part in making them so special.”

For more information on the grant scheme and the application process, visit www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/heritagegrant

The scheme will remain open for applications until 5pm on Friday 29 August. If all funds have been allocated before this date, the grant scheme will be closed early.