Tourism businesses across Monmouthshire are being encouraged to apply for a new grant scheme designed to improve accessibility and ensure more people can enjoy everything the county has to offer.
Monmouthshire County Council has launched the Visitor Accessibility Improvement Grant for private enterprises, offering funding of up to £10,000 for projects that improve access for visitors across the county.
The scheme is funded by the UK Government's Local Growth Fund in Wales and aims to make Monmouthshire a destination which can be enjoyed by everyone.
Previous Shared Prosperity Fund grant funding from Visit Monmouthshire supported the installation of a hearing loop in Monmouth's Savoy Theatre and accessible improvements to Gilwern Picnic Area along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Monmouthshire County Council has also championed accessible tourism through its own facilities. Gilwern Activity Centre offers inclusive outdoor experiences such as adapted cycling, all-terrain wheelchairs and a wheelchair abseil ramp.
To discuss the grant, or for more support, contact Monmouthshire County Council's Destination Management team by emailing opheliarajpaul@monmouthshire.gov.uk or pop along between 10am and 3pm at one of the following drop-ins:
- Gilwern Community Hub, on 4 September
- Chepstow Community Hub on 11 September
- Usk Community Hub on 23 September
- Caldicot Community Hub on 28 September
- Abergavenny Community Hub on 7 October
For more information, visit here.
The deadline to apply is 11 October.
Cllr Sara Burch, Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Housing and Tourism, said:
“We want everyone to be able to enjoy our county, regardless of age, mobility or additional needs. This scheme will help tourism businesses make practical improvements to create more inclusive and welcoming experiences.
“I encourage eligible businesses to find out more and take advantage of this opportunity to help us make Monmouthshire a destination for everyone.”
