business support
The North Norfolk High Streets Matter Programme has been developed to deliver support for local projects, driving footfall and dwell time in town centres and improving resident and visitor experiences within retail and commercial centres in North Norfolk. It will involve working with local businesses and community organisations to identify and deliver projects that foster local economic growth and support the vitality of our towns.
Available in 2026 in Cromer, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Holt, this programme supports retailers with practical skills to strengthen their business.
Grant funding: up to £1,000
Launching in 2026 across Cromer, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Holt, this programme is designed for pubs, cafés and restaurants, helping them improve operations and customer experience.
Grant funding: up to £1,000
Free digital support for small and medium-sized businesses in North Norfolk. This includes expert advice and guidance to help businesses improve their online presence.
Grant funding: up to £500
A fund to create and deliver unique projects that celebrate local identity, engage communities, raise awareness of our high streets, and drive footfall.
Projects must deliver tangible, place‑based improvements with clear, lasting impact. Projects should introduce new ideas, concepts or events, or enhance existing ones, and demonstrate how activity can be sustained beyond the funding period.
Grant funding £1,000 to £5,000
This free programme for independent retailers is aimed at supporting their role as key players on the High Street. It includes five workshops on planning, financial literacy, pricing, marketing, merchandising, and customer service. The first 12 retailers to complete the course can apply for a grant of £1000 to support their new skills and to invest in their business.
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The Go Digital programme offers free digital business support to small and medium-sized businesses in North Norfolk. Learn how to use digital tools better to identify business opportunities and help your business grow. It includes 9 hours of free expert advice and a grant of up to £500 to help you implement a digital action plan.
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Create and deliver unique projects to celebrate Pride of Place, engage communities, increase footfall and raise awareness of our High Streets. This programme is for small projects, activities, and events that deliver something new or enhance an existing project ranging from £1,000 to £5,000.
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This new free programme offers impartial targeted training and support for local pubs, cafes, hotels, restaurants. It includes five workshops on strategic planning and financial literacy, seasonal staffing, menu engineering, and marketing. The first 12 retailers to complete the course can apply for a grant of £1,000 to support their new skills and to invest in their business.
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