R4U introduces £40k digital grant programme at UDC to boost Uttlesford businesses

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The Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) administration at UDC has approved a grant programme to help local businesses reach customers online.

Neil Reeve (R4U) Neil Reeve (R4U)

R4U’s Cllr Neil Reeve, who heads up the Uttlesford District Council portfolios for the local economy and business said “Our administration at UDC has approved a £40k grant scheme to help local businesses better use the internet to gain and retain customers. The grants of up to £2,500 per business can be used to improve websites, media platforms and e-commerce. It is part of our commitment for a local post-pandemic business recovery programme.”

Cllr Reeve added “We have all experienced how the pandemic has permanently changed how we use the internet research and shop. While many of our local businesses have already adapted – such as online ordering for local restaurants and takeaways – there is more that many Uttlesford businesses can and want to do. These grants can help them boost what they do online. Local business can find out more by searching ‘digital boost for business’ on the UDC website.”

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About Residents for Uttlesford

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) is the local independent party of north-west Essex towns and villages. It believes that on local issues residents should decide, not Westminster parties. R4U’s success has been based on the desire to give local people a voice and implement long range strategic and sustainable plans for where they live. It has turned around both councils it has been elected to lead to make them now multi award-winning.

R4U leads Uttlesford District Council (UDC). In its first election in 2015 it became the second party at UDC. In May 2019, it gained majority control of the authority by inflicting the biggest loss of seats on any Conservative controlled council in the UK. In May 2023, R4U retained control of UDC.

R4U also leads Saffron Walden Town Council, where under its stewardship the council since 2015 it has rebuilt finances, invested in community assets, and won multiple awards, including the best run council in Essex.

Residents for Uttlesford can be found on the web at www.residents4u.org.

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