Ten Businesses case which could bring £35m of funding to the Scarborough Borough have been approved by the Borough Council's cabinet.
The business cases are the next stage in securing the funding for projects in Whitby and Scarborough from the government's town deal fund.
Projects Manager - Helen Jackson - says the funding could be released as soon as this summer.
The projects for which business cases have been created are:
- Fablab,
- Scarborough Fair,
- Scarborough Harbour West Pier,
- Scarborough Walking and Cycling,
- Scarborough Station Gateway,
- Wild Eye,
- Broomfield’s Farm Net Zero Living
- Whitby Harbourside Public Realm and Swing Bridge,
- Whitby Old Town Hall and Market Place and
- Whitby Maritime Training Hub
A report presented to cabinet members said:
"The business cases represent a significant milestone in the aim of Building a
Better Borough and will help to deliver long-term economic growth to support
our communities. These projects cover key themes such as skills and
enterprise, cultural activities, the environment, connectivity, well-being and
sustainability. Our corporate aims for the project centred on the pillars of
Better Lives, Better Places and Brighter Futures. These 10 projects will deliver
better outcomes for residents by making our town centres more vibrant and
alive while building on the cultural heritage for which the borough is famous.
Considerable attention has been given to emerging green technologies and
environmentally friendly projects alongside a focus on giving access to new
skills and training that will help our communities to thrive"
The Borough Council's cabinet accepted business cases for the projects yesterday, they will now be finalised before being submitted in March.
Council Leader Steve Siddons says it's an important step in releasing the town deal funding.


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