Over 100 towns in England will be given up to £1 million to kick start regeneration projects and give areas a boost, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (25 September 2020).
Cleator Moor is one of the lucky towns, and will receive £500,000. The money will be used in upgrading sports facilities in the town by renewing the changing facilities to a new low carbon build, linked with existing improvements to ensure that the facilities are easier for residents and visitors to access.
New cycling/walking routes will be provided in the town, connecting the existing cycleway to improve the affordability, convenience, reliability and sustainability of travel options to and from local shops, sports facilities and places of work.
The route into the Square will also include upgrading work to the Jacktrees Road park to improve the offer for residents and visitors.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said:
"Our Towns Fund will help to share prosperity across the country and level-up. This £80 million funding for immediate investment is a real boost for our towns and will help them thrive with investment in transport, technology, skills and culture.
"It will give towns across the opportunity to drive economic growth and improve prospects for their communities, which will be vital as the country respond to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. We are fully behind our high streets and will support local areas to build back better.
"This investment will give areas in all corners of England the opportunity to drive economic growth and improve prospects for their communities, which will be vital as the country continues to respond to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. These funds are part of the overall £3.6 billion Towns Fund money allocated - with this initial pot shared out now to get some projects off the ground and give local areas the boost they need."
All 101 towns selected to work towards a Town Deal were given a funding allocation with proposals submitted to the MCHLG in August, before being reviewed by officials and a final decision made by ministers.
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