Four new high street businesses in Worksop, Retford and Harworth have got off to a flying start after securing funding from Bassetlaw District Council.
Woodaroma and Tall Trees childcare, both in Retford, received a share of just over £20k, to spend on improvements including shelving and equipment.
The funding has come from the council’s High Street Shop Fit Out Grants, which supports new businesses with structural works or equipment needed to trade from currently vacant premises within town centres.
Jason Davies, Owner of Woodaroma said: “Without the Shop Fit Out grant, I would have created something ordinary, but the grant allowed me to create something special”.
Other recent beneficiaries include Café 81 in Harworth who have received £20k to provide kitchen equipment and the Chick n Slice in Worksop who have also received £20k for their fit out.
Cllr Charles Adams, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills, said: “We wish these new businesses every success in their new venture and are pleased they have benefitted from our Shop Fit Out Grants.
“This is just one approach we have been taking to attract new businesses to our high streets, encouraging investment and creating opportunities.”
The council’s Shop Fit Out Grants, which have now come to an end, have been supported by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) with funding provided by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
New business support is available in Worksop through the Pride in Place Programme.
The Worksop Together Board, working in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council, have launched three grants for businesses to apply for: the High Street Shop Fit Out Grant, the Worksop Shop Frontage Grant and the High Street Business Support Grant.
For more information on the grants visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/community-and-living/worksop-together-board/”.
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2026