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Before and after: Connah’s Quay shop makeover

Published: 23/08/2024

Another Flintshire business has benefited from an ambitious regeneration partnership between Flintshire County Council and UK Government.

The Council’s regeneration team has been successful in securing just over £1.5 million from the Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver a programme of town centre investment projects in Flintshire.

Full Circle Security Systems Ltd in Connah’s Quay has benefited from the Property Improvement Grant Scheme and the Business Support Programme.

As part of the investment programme, eligible businesses have been able to apply for grants up to £50,000 to cover up to as much as 70% of the costs of property improvements.

Prior to the funding being awarded, 88-90 High Street, Connah’s Quay, had been disused for 18 months and had fallen into disrepair. Now housing Full Circle Security Systems Ltd, the building has been refurbished to a high standard. Windows, doors, and the roof have been replaced to modern energy efficient specifications and further work has been undertaken to improve both the look and resilience of the building inside and out and make it more fit for purpose. In addition to this, Full Circle Security Systems Ltd have fully refurbished office spaces above their offices that they are now utilising for the growing business.

Building and business owner Daniel Farrell said: “The injection of capital from the grant scheme greatly contributed to the momentum and success of the development. The new premises is much more fit for purpose and the improvements will give us a better working environment and more space to grow our business.”

In addition to the property improvements, the business has benefited from the Business Support Project. Flintshire County Council’s regeneration team has commissioned Save the High Street to run this project using their expertise and experience.

As part of the project, each business goes through a health-check where every aspect of their operation is analysed. Save the High Street then assists and supports in improving aspects of the business or moving them forward in their business goals.

Full Circle Security Systems Ltd has recently completed their 8-week bespoke programme of support.

Operations manager Tarah Tomkins said: “The programme is so helpful for businesses of all sizes. We have a great base and now have some great strategy plans.”

Councillor David Healey, Cabinet member for Climate Change and Economy, added: “This programme of support is vital to regenerate sustainable town centre economies in Flintshire for future generations. It’s pleasing to see businesses like Full Circle Security Systems Ltd receiving support to achieve their aspirations.”

For more information about the Town Centre Property Improvement Grants and the Save the High Street Business Support Programme, please email regeneration@flintshire.gov.uk