Town Centres
Shop locally
Explore a large range of independent traders on your doorstep by clicking on one of the following towns:
Why you should shop local
Here are some reasons why choosing local traders will make a real difference:
- Spending money with local businesses will help our local and national economic recovery
- Supporting high streets creates, and safeguards, jobs for local people
- Independent retailers give great deals and are competitive on price
- It is a safe way to shop as businesses have put Covid-19 Secure measures in place
- Local businesses generate money to support local services such as libraries, parks and roads that benefit communities
- You are spoilt for choice as local businesses often stock items you won’t find anywhere else
- Small businesses are often run by local people and they offer a friendly, personal shopping experience
- Local shops often source their goods locally which helps our environment by reducing their carbon footprint
Stay locally
Avoid the hassle and delays of going abroad by holidaying at home.
Browse local staycation destinations and accommodation to The Malverns.
Town Centre Plans
The Malvern Hills Town Centre Plans were approved at the May 2022 Council Executive Meeting. The five plans covering Upton upon Severn, Great Malvern, Barnards Green, Malvern Link and Tenbury Wells, seek to identify opportunities for further improvement.
Malvern Hills Town Centre Support Scheme
The aim of the Town Centres Support Scheme is to support business investment by independent traders within the five town centres of the Malvern Hills district: Tenbury Wells, Upton upon Severn, Great Malvern (including Link Top), Malvern Link and Barnards Green.
Eligible businesses can apply for a 50% match-funded grant of up to £2500 towards one, or a combination, of the following:
- Shop front Improvements – Undertaking works to improve or refurbish the ground floor shop front, with improvements that respect and enhance the historic character of the building.
- New Trader Support - Support including work required to bring a vacant unit back into use. This can include internal fittings, flooring, carpentry and equipment.
- Development and Sustainability Grant – support for established business who want to diversify their business and improve sustainability. This grant can help pay towards costs of new equipment that will enable a business to expand or provide additional services. It can also be used to support a business to increase energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.
Priority will be given to projects that enhance the area, are likely to attract footfall, increase business turnover and where the improvement will be long lasting (e.g. 5 years and more).
Before applying for a Town Centres Support Scheme Grant please read the Guidance Noes here:
Malvern Hills Town Centre Support Scheme Application Guidance
If you would like to discuss this grant please email
Newsletter
If you are a town centre trader keep up to date with the latest news, events, grants and more with the Town Centres Newsletter.