South Kesteven gets £3.9m in funding to support local businesses and high streets
It's coming from the government's Shared Prosperity Fund
Last updated 10th Dec 2022
South Kesteven has been awarded £3.9m in government funding to put into local high streets, as well as businesses and community projects.
It's coming from the government's Shared Prosperity Fund and will go towards a range of schemes in towns, like Stamford, and smaller rural communities across the district.
Plans include mobile CCTV units as well as renovation work on high streets and investment into arts groups.
Head of Economic Development at SKDC, Jon Hinde, said: "This confirmation of Levelling Up investment will help SKDC meet its ambition to support and improve on a raft of positive projects across our communities in South Kesteven."
"It will also set up some long-lasting initiatives to leave a tangible legacy for our part of Lincolnshire.
"We aim to build on our strong cultural offer to bring something for everyone, from local people to visiting tourists.
"In the towns themselves, we have identified key areas to get involved, to stimulate further economic benefit and visual improvements to our local communities and places.
"We have plans to bolster community safety initiatives to target known issues and further protect our residents.
"More than 90% of South Kesteven's businesses are micro businesses and this funding will bring opportunities to support local, small businesses.
"Ensuring the right support is available to business and stakeholders at the right time for them is paramount and we look forward to delivering this through our Economic Development team and other service areas with help from our partners."
The £3.9m will be spent over the next three years.