Hawick CARS has allocated priority building grant funding to selected buildings within the Hawick CARS Boundary. Six priority building projects have been identified so far and a programme of repairs will be carried out during the Hawick CARS project.
How were these buildings chosen?
The buildings were chosen by the Hawick CARS Steering Group and are:
- located in prominent positions
- currently having an adverse impact on the town centre due to their condition
How will the grants help?
The grants will help the buildings:
- establish a sustainable future
- demonstrate the benefits of Heritage Led Regeneration
Can I apply for this grant?
Priority building grants are only available to buildings selected by the Hawick CARS steering group. However, you may be eligible for our General Repairs Grants.
Who can carry out the work?
Grant eligible works must be undertaken by a suitable experienced building professional and/or building contractor and must be to accepted conservation standards.
All building professionals or contractors involved in CARS funded repair works will be asked to complete a questionnaire to demonstrate their relevant experience in similar work. View the Professional Agent Requirements Guidance
Where experience cannot be demonstrated Hawick CARS can offer limited funding for traditional skills training to encourage upskilling among local professionals.
Conservation Accreditation is not essential for the majority of CARS funded repair projects.
Historic Environment Scotland publishes a range of information leaflets covering roofs, external walls, doorways and more.
Further information
For more details on the Priority Repair Grants please contact Hawick CARS online.