Purpose

SCDC
has an allocation of £123,333 to deliver the Improving the
High Street Grant Scheme in South Cambridgeshire.
The
project aims to improve the aesthetics of our local high streets
and small neighbourhood shopping areas, to promote rejuvenation,
encourage residents to shop locally, and to attract more local
businesses to the area. This scheme will allow Local Businesses,
Community Groups and Parish Councils in South Cambridgeshire to
apply for grants between £5,000- £20,000 per
project.
 
The
CPCA is the lead authority for delivering the
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough.
 
The
scheme was open for application from the 8th December
2025 to the 12th January 2026 and 5 eligible
applications were received. Applications have undergone due
diligence checks and were assessed by an Officer scoring panel as
agreed by
Cabinet on the 3rd of December 2024. 
 
The
Officer’s scoring panel have recommended the following
applications to the Chief Operating Officer (as the delegated
officer) for sign of;
 

Creative Grounds Café LLP, (RWPTQJNW) to be approved and
funded £1,007.54, 36/36A Church Street,
Willingham
Girton
Social Club Ltd, (RKHKNKRS) to be approved and funded £5000,
48 Cambridge Road, Girton
Grantchester Parish Council (KQSLJRLC) to be approved and
funded £1935, High Street Grantchester
Queens
Head (QJCMRHWB) to be approved and funded £4317.50, Fowlmere
Road, Newton
The
Flower Boutique (CZHZDLQG) to be approved and funded £3375,
41 High Street, Linton

 
 

Content

To
accept the recommendations of the Officer Panel.

Reasons for the decision

The
application was considered and scored in detail by an Officer
Panel. All due diligence has been completed.

Alternative options considered

To
reject or vary the recommendations of the Officer Panel and decide
on the level of funding (£5000 - £20,000) to be awarded
for each or defer a decision if further information is required
from grant applicants.