Help for hard-pressed traders and small businesses is at the heart of a £12 million crunch-busting package announced by Tameside Council called Tameside Works First.

The money will be used to increase spending across a range of projects and it is aimed at boosting the borough’s economy and safeguarding jobs. Tameside companies and contractors will be used wherever possible.

Details were finalised at the council meeting on Tuesday, 24th February 2009, which approved the budget for 2009-10.

He said: “We have put aside £10 million of capital funding as well as an additional £2 million in revenue funding to support businesses and the wider community through these difficult times.

“It is the object of the coming budget to provide effective help while providing a low council tax.”

The £10 million will be spread over a range of initiatives including refurbishment and safety work at Tameside’s eight municipal cemeteries, school repairs, and maintenance of public buildings. The other £2 million will go towards schemes such as allowing free parking at specific times, to help retailers; making sure bills are paid within ten days rather than a month, which will aid vital cash flow; and measures to improve access to business rate relief for small firms.

Councillor Oldham added: “Our priorities are and must be on supporting our own community. So our focus will be on helping small and medium-sized businesses to survive and thrive in the difficult times that lie ahead.”

Crunch

• Adaptations / Disabled Facility Grants - £2,435,000
• Anchor Staying Put - £350,000
• Backlog Maintenance (Corporate Buildings) - £688,000
• Cemetery Headstones / Footpaths and Driveway Repairs - £890,000
• Community Noticeboards - £60,000
• Devolved Schools Capital Works - £3,379,000
• Disabled Discrimination Act Works (Corporate Buildings) - £99,000
• Groundwork Trust - £105,000
• Housing Group Repair - £469,000
• Planned Schools Repairs - £1,350,000
• Tree Covers / Planters / Railings - £250,000

Want to find out more about how this scheme can help you and what you need to do to apply? Read our FAQ about Tameside Works First.

You can apply for Tameside by completing our online application form, or by calling 0161 342 3000.

To be listed with Tameside Works First you will need to provide:

• A completed application form
• Contact details for two customer references
• Your insurance cover details (e.g. public and employers liability)*
• Details of your company’s approach to Health & Safety*
• Details of your company’s approach to Equal Opportunities*

*To complete your application online you will need to have electronic versions of these documents ready to upload.

If you don’t have your own policies on Health & Safety or Equal Opportunities, we’ve provided Examples of Health & Safety or Equal Opportunities that you can download and tailor to your own company. 

Please note, you will be expected to follow any procedures described in the documents that you submit to Tameside Works First.

Please note that Tameside Council does not endorse any company listed with Tameside Works First. Details of the companies are on the Tameside Works First list 143.1 KB

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0161 342 3000