The Government recently announced 100 projects nation-wide which have been awarded a share of £2.1billion from Round Two of the flagship Levelling Up Fund. Across Lincolnshire alone, six schemes have received support with two being in the Cleethorpes constituency.
Cleethorpes
The Cleethorpes masterplan has received support to the tune of £18.4m with a particular focus on Market Place, Sea Road and Pier Gardens, which were three initial projects identified in the “Think Cleethorpes” Masterplan, developed alongside the local community to deliver the projects that they wanted to see.
The key vision is to reintroduce the historic Market Square, creating a safe and flexible space that can accommodate markets, festivals and associated retail events, which will encourage outdoor dining, and provide a healthier, more pleasant environment.
The successful funding bid will also support the redevelopment of the Sea Road site which received planning permission for a new building and is currently being marketed.
There is an opportunity to change Pier Gardens, retaining the Victorian heritage and feel, but making it more attractive. In the masterplan consultation, people wanted to see more made of the gardens, with additional seating, planting to increase biodiversity, and improved areas for children’s play, events and performances, and spaces for reflection and contemplation
Barton
After much discussion, Barton will get a new relief road after £19.7m of Government levelling-up funding was confirmed. The Barton relief road will directly connect the A15 with the A1077, near Wren Kitchens ,and create a bypass around the town.
The money will also build almost 10 miles of new cycle lanes as well as major improvements to the railway station including new cycle parking, an extension of the car park, and bus shelter upgrades.
This latest money for North Lincolnshire is in addition to the near £20m towns deal, £10m Future High Streets, £75m for a new port development, £5m for the A15 enhancements, around £10m for two new motorway junctions, £6m through the Shared Prosperity Fund, investment in the new university campus, tens of millions for education and the £200m plus paid to support jobs throughout the pandemic.
(Image: Donna Clifford, Grimsby Telegraph)
