Amber Valley Neighbourhood Business Recycling

This programme supports the wider efforts of the AVP to build a green and prosperous economy by driving change through public procurement to reduce the demand for energy and resources.


This project is aimed at retail sector businesses


  • Commercial Space Green Grants - Grants will be offered to improve the way resources are used in new and refurbished commercial premises across Amber Valley. The scheme aims to support the reduction of carbon footprint and reduce the effect of climate change and increase business sustainability. Grants of up to 50% will be offered for the installation of resource efficiency equipment and products. e,g. Improved insulation, energy efficient boilers, grey water systems etc. Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they are exceeding minimum building regulation standards. Grants will be available to all businesses in the Amber Valley area regardless of size or sector. Referral to Business Link will be made where relevant in order for businesses to access information on other suitable Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) schemes. The scheme will start April 08 with all grants being claimed by March 2010.
    Eligibility criteria:
    • Business must be based within Amber Valley
    • Open to all businesses regardless of size or sector
    • Grants will be awarded subject to planning permission and Building Regulations approval (where required).
    • All work undertaken must exceed the minimum Building Regulations standard.
    • Maximum grant of £10,000
    • All work to be completed within 3 months of grant approval
    • All grants are paid retrospectively
    Eligible works to include (not an exhaustive list):
    • Heating
    • Lighting
    • Insulation
    • Glazing
    • Low Energy Appliance
  • Shop Front Grants -The market towns within Amber Valley are classed as ''Slow towns'' with a variety of individual shops and only a few high street retail brands. Amber Valley is trying hard to avoid the ''Clone Town'' trend and give a real choice of goods to the shoppers that use the area. A grant scheme will enable retailers to attractively promote the environmental image of their business and help develop a niche market in order to compete effectively with surrounding cities of Derby and Nottingham. This scheme will offer grants to new and existing businesses with a display window, regardless of size or sector in order to improve the shop frontage and surrounding street scene. Grants of up to 50% will be offered which must be matched by owner contributions. Partnership work with Business Link will keep local advisors updated on which businesses are utilising the grant and referrals will be made to Business Link, where relevant, in order for businesses to access information on other suitable BERR schemes.

    Eligibility criteria:
    • Business must be based within Amber Valley
    • Businesses occupying premises utilised for retail or the provision of personal, financial or related services
    • Applicant must have submitted an application for planning permission (where required).
    • All work to be completed within 3 months of grant approval
    • All grants will be paid retrospectively
    Eligible works to include (not an exhaustive list):
    • Repair and reinstatement of the shop front
    • Repair of external stonework and brickwork
    • Repair and replace windows and doors
    • Painting and signage
    • Shop front security
    • Access improvements
    Consideration of applications:
    The project coordinator will be responsible for initially assessing each application and making eligibility checks. An appraisal panel will meet to judge each application on its merits. Grants will be issued on a first come first served basis.

      Please contact Julien Bastid - Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire - 01773 535232 - Julien.Bastid@groundwork.org.uk, for further information.

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