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Urban Facade Improvement Scheme

Urban Facade Improvement Scheme: As part of the Council’s brief to improve city and town centre presentation, the Urban Façade Improvement Scheme is an incentive to improve the facade of urban buildings and the visual amenity within urban areas. The UFIS scheme allows for up to 50% support on the cost of improvement works (excl. VAT) to the exterior presentation of a building, including upper floors, up to a maximum allocation of €2,000.

For more information on Business and Investing in Waterford, visit: waterford2040.com

Urban Facade Improvement Scheme

Local Enterprise Office Waterford

Local Enterprise Office Waterford  is a gateway to a wide range of government and non-government supports to help business develop. The Local Enterprise Office offers financial, mentoring and training supports to help develop crucial business skills.

For further information, contact: info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie / 051 849905

Shop Waterford, Support Local

(@ShopLocalWaterford) is dedicated to online promotion of businesses and amenities across Waterford, city and county.

Contact:  www.facebook.com/ShopLocalWaterford/  #ShopWaterford #SupportLocal

Purple Flag Waterford

This accreditation was first awarded to Waterford by the Association of Town and City Management to Waterford in 2015 and standards in the city are re-assessed each year.

Having Purple Flag status gives recognition of the city’s wide choice of entertainment and the range and quality of leisure offerings. It also recognises the strong partnership of those working towards making the city centre safer and continuing to drive standards forward. Locations with Purple Flag status represent good quality evening & night time entertainment where people can enjoy a safe night out.

Purple Flag Zone

Outdoor Seating / Section 254 Licence

If you own a café, restaurant, hotel or bar, you can apply to Waterford City & County Council to put tables and chairs on the footpath outside.  This is known as a Section 254 Licence. In order to qualify for this scheme, you must serve food to the public that can be eaten onsite.

Note: Not everyone can use this service because not every premises has a suitable space outside.

To apply for a Section 254 Licence, you must:

  • Complete an application form
  • Pay a fee of €125 per table
  • Ensure there is a minimum of 2m unobstructed footpath remaining after the installation of tables and chairs

Download the Application form here: https://waterfordcouncil.ie/services/economic-development/licences-permits-2/

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