£27k 'growth funding' for new Brigg town centre business Byrom & Steel
New Brigg business Byrom & Steel Limited has received £26,800 from the £10m North Lincolnshire Regional Growth Fund (RGF) to support the firm in creating two new jobs and developing creative workshops.
It is described as a new business start-up that has created an art gallery, workshops, café and a gift shop on the corner of the Market Place and Spring's Parade.
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Byrom & Steel in Brigg
The "wider project" is looking at creating an additional four new jobs.
The North Lincolnshire RGF programme (funded by the Government’s Regional Growth Fund) has been very popular so far with more than 120 expressions of interest received.
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There is still about £5m of funding available for projects in North Lincolnshire.
For more information about the RGF programme contact the council’s Economic Development team on 01724 297330.
Councillor Liz Redfern, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is fantastic that yet another business is benefiting from the Regional Growth Fund. Byrom & Steel is a wonderful company that shows great promise through creating jobs and providing creative workshops – it is a real boost for Brigg.
“It’s essential that we support local businesses, which is why the North Lincolnshire RGF programme continues to commit funding to support new and existing businesses to invest and grow in North Lincolnshire.”
Julie Steel, of Byrom & Steel Limited, said: “The Regional Growth Funding has enabled Byrom & Steel, a privately funded enterprise to progress with our creative art, craft and photography workshops earlier than anticipated. It has provided us with much needed funding to buy furniture and equipment to run the courses, and has helped towards employing two extra full time posts to run them.
“The courses have been received with much anticipation and enthusiasm from the local area. We are grateful for the help and funding received to run the courses and progress the business earlier than originally planned.”
2 Comments
by gordonio
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 11:15AM
“I have to agree with TFiLive's sarcastic comment, this project appeals to a very small minority. Most of us don't have the time or inclination to be arty farty!”
by TFiLive
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 10:16AM
“£27,000 to start up a flouncy Arts & Craft centre ???? ...and exactly how much of their own money did they put in? How many long term teenage unemployed jobs have they created? Will they be getting £3000 a pop for creating Macramé Apprentice positions? What is it with Councils and this unerring ability to waste money?”