Chris presented key advice on tips for securing commercial premises: starting with the property search, looking at property costs and budgeting, negotiating heads of terms, and explaining key considerations for occupational agreements. The presentation was aimed at new businesses looking at their first commercial property move.
The Made In Broxtowe Business Support Grant aims to assist early-stage Broxtowe businesses preparing to trade and rent from commercial premises or taking practical steps towards sustainable business growth and market entry. The scheme helps overcome barriers to start-up and early growth by providing targeted financial support alongside engagement with approved business advisors.
The programme aims to: encourage enterprise and self-employment; support sustainable business growth; increase commercial premises occupation and town centre activity; improve business resilience and market readiness.
Grants of £500–£800 are available. Projects with eligible costs between £500 and £700 may receive up to 100% grant funding. Applicants must be Broxtowe residents at pre-start stage (not yet registered) or trading within Broxtowe for no more than 18 months. Pre-start applicants must demonstrate clear intent to trade (e.g. business registration in progress, Companies House, UTR).
Eligible activities include workspace fit-out costs or the first month’s rent on commercial premises where this directly enables trading within Broxtowe. Omeeto-marketed Broxtowe properties that could potentially qualify for grant funding include:
For full details, see https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/investing-in-our-area/uk-shared-prosperity-fund/ukspf-grants-202526/. Email applications to SPFGrants@broxtowe.gov.uk. Contact: economic.development@broxtowe.gov.uk or 0115 917 3086. Applications close at 5pm on 20 July 2026 (projects must be completed by 1 September 2026).