Ramsgate will receive £20 million in government funding to regenerate its high street and local economy.
Ramsgate will receive £20 million in government funding to regenerate its high street and local economy.
Ramsgate Receives £20 Million Boost to Revitalize its High Street
The UK will distribute £1.5 billion total. These funds support local parks and youth clubs. Libraries and health services can get a boost too. Government ministers believe the money will help. They say it will transform neglected areas. They think it will also boost economic growth.
A recent visit showed many empty shops. Sixty-five units lacked tenants this winter. This equals almost one in four shops. That’s higher than the national average.
A local board will decide how to spend the money. Residents, businesses, and campaigners will form it. The money becomes available in April. The local board can choose various projects.
They could repair pavements and high streets. They might set up low-cost community grocery stores. Co-ops or neighborhood watches are other options.
Areas were chosen based on specific things. These include rates of deprivation. Healthy life expectancy also mattered to them.
East Thanet MP Polly Billington supports the funding. She sees the money as vital for Ramsgate’s future. Building a stronger local economy is her priority. She is also excited to put residents in control. She knows locals care a lot about their town. This funding can help them achieve their goals.
The UK will distribute £1.5 billion total. These funds support local parks and youth clubs. Libraries and health services can get a boost too. Government ministers believe the money will help. They say it will transform neglected areas. They think it will also boost economic growth.
A recent visit showed many empty shops. Sixty-five units lacked tenants this winter. This equals almost one in four shops. That’s higher than the national average.
A local board will decide how to spend the money. Residents, businesses, and campaigners will form it. The money becomes available in April. The local board can choose various projects.
They could repair pavements and high streets. They might set up low-cost community grocery stores. Co-ops or neighborhood watches are other options.
Areas were chosen based on specific things. These include rates of deprivation. Healthy life expectancy also mattered to them.
East Thanet MP Polly Billington supports the funding. She sees the money as vital for Ramsgate’s future. Building a stronger local economy is her priority. She is also excited to put residents in control. She knows locals care a lot about their town. This funding can help them achieve their goals.