£170,000 business appearance scheme extended in Rosemount area

A scheme set up to aid businesses improve their shop fronts has been extended in the Rosemount area of Derry.

The Restore Project has made available £170,000 for businesses along the Park Avenue and Rosemount Avenue.

The funding is available to the end of March next year and Sinn Fein councillor for the area, Cllr Mickey Cooper, is encouraging businesses to take up the offer.

He said: “I am glad that a number of businesses along Park Avenue have availed of this scheme and that it will now be extended to another seven premises along Park Avenue and Rosemount Avenue.

“These schemes help small businesses improve the appearance of their premises.

“It is also coming at a good time as the multi million pound revamp of Brooke Park is underway and I am currently involved in arranging a number of environmental improvement schemes for the Rosemount area which will also comp;ement the Restore Project.”

He concluded: “I would encourage any business in the area who wishes to find out more about the scheme to contact me.

Photo shows Cllr Mickey Cooper on Park Avenue/Rosemount Avenue.