Multi-million pound boost to Grimsby town centre
It's part of the government's Future High Streets Fund.
More than £17m of government money will pay for a new cinema and market food hall in Grimsby
It's part of a slice of £830m of the government's The Future High Streets funding, which will benefit 57 local areas.
The money is to help attract more visitors to town centres as we come out of lockdown.
Following the initial submission in the summer of last year, it was revealed in December that the Council and its bid partner Freshney Place, had been successful in securing a provisional sum of £17.3m.
This has now been confirmed, and work will now start on planning the delivery of the project for the town centre in the coming years.
Cllr Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “The vision for the town centre is really exciting, and really complements the work that’s being done at St James’ Square and Garth Lane, which we’re looking forward to unveiling in the coming weeks.
“This latest confirmed funding for the town centre jigsaw will help bond all the new elements together so that there’s a revived space for people to enjoy living in, working in and visiting.
“Today’s confirmation is on top of the recent news about Grimsby receiving almost £21m through the Government’s Towns’ Fund and our area being selected to be part of the Freeports scheme as well.
“And with the Grimsby Creates work alongside the development in the town, people in the area will have lots to look forward to!
“These are landmark moments for our Borough’s businesses and residents.”
The scheme has been developed as a partnership scheme between the Council, Freshney Place and Capreon, the asset managers acting on behalf of the owners of Freshney Place.