Setback for Grimsby western relief road project
It's failed to secure Government funding at this stage
Last updated 29th Oct 2021
Plans for a Grimsby Western relief road have suffered a setback after it was revealed the project failed to secure Government funding in the budget.
A 50 million pound "levelling up" bid was submitted for local projects including the road but wasn't successful.
The Council says it remains confident the scheme will eventually go ahead .
Leader of North East Lincolnshire council Phillip Jackson says it was "extremely disappointing".
He says they'll review the application and take on feedback from the Government.
Councillor Jackson says the link road and housing remained a piece of the Local Plan, and the council would explore other funding options.
“Our bid and the reasons why this investment was so badly needed, were well set out and properly identified and for that reason of course we are extremely disappointed,” he said.
“For us to grow as a borough, and meet our identified housing delivery targets, we need to see schemes of this nature, which will provide a balance of new developments and the protection and enhancement of our green areas.
“We remain confident that the Grimsby West scheme would achieve this ambition and the expected growth we need to achieve as a borough.
“We will therefore continue to look at alternative funding options for the future.
It is also important for everyone to understand the benefits that such a scheme would deliver for the whole of North East Lincolnshire – both economically, socially and environmentally.
“Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has given their views on this scheme since the LUF bid was submitted earlier this year.
As with any such plan, we must listen to all views and take them into account as we move forward, which we will continue to do.”
The next chance to apply will be in spring 2022 – however, the Council will look into other funding options in the meantime.
The original bid requested £36million for the link road, and additional funds for a new bus bridge near the Europarc, improving roundabouts into Grimsby, essential maintenance on flyovers and extending the cycle superhighway scheme.
The relief road between the A46 and the A180 would potentially unlock land for 3500 houses across four new villages, whilst also easing congestion and emissions in Grimsby.
However, it has proved controversial with environmental campaigners, who have protested the plans outside the town hall.