The Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, Cllr Philip Jackson, has welcomed news of a funding boost of up to £20 million over the next decade for Immingham and Habrough, saying it will support the authority’s ambition to build a stronger economy and stronger communities.
The Government has announced that 264 neighbourhoods will receive a share of £5 billion which will be invested across the UK to give ‘local people the power to transform their hometowns’ as part of its new ‘Pride in Place Programme’.
In addition to the £20 million for Immingham and Habrough, with £2 million every year for 10 years, North East Lincolnshire Council has been given a further £1.5 million immediately to upgrade public spaces with new green spaces, play areas and sports and leisure facilities.
Cllr Philip Jackson, said: “This is great news and we warmly welcome this funding as we look to deliver our ambition across North East Lincolnshire of building a stronger economy and stronger communities with the help of those who live and work in it.”
“As we say in our Council Plan, we cannot effect positive change alone but working with our partners we can move forward to improve lives for children, adults and families.
“Our ambition in this respect reflects the aims set out in this new Pride of Place Programme and we look forward to working together with others in the coming months to look at the very best investment for this extra funding in Immingham and Habrough,” he added.
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Infrastructure and Transport and Immingham resident of over 50 years, said: “I could not be happier to welcome this funding into Immingham and Habrough.
“We have already seen what great work is happening in regenerating Grimsby and Cleethorpes so this funding will only add to what is without a doubt a positive future for our borough and its residents.”
Andy Hopkins, Chief Officer & Town Clerk at Immingham Town Council, said: “This is fantastic news for our Town. The Town Council is currently finalising the Immingham Town Plan and has been consulting with residents as well as partners to highlight areas of concern, and what developments could be made to improve our Town.
“We hope that these themes will inform where funds are spent, and we look forward to working with North East Lincolnshire Council to develop plans.”
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