More than £3 million is set to be made available for community projects in Eastfield as part of a renewed town investment plan.
North Yorkshire Council could release £3.2 million of funding to the Eastfield community in Scarborough to help support the development and delivery of community driven projects.
Plans to turn the former Overdale School site into a skate park and community hub could benefit from the scheme.
A proposal to allow a 15-month period for the Eastfield community to develop and submit a coordinated investment plan has been recommended for approval by council bosses at a meeting on Tuesday, December 16.
The money, which remains unallocated for capital investment, comes from the now-defunct Scarborough Borough Council’s sale of 48 acres of land at Middle Deepdale to Keepmoat Homes for £6.22 million.
The proceeds were earmarked to fund regeneration activity in Eastfield and a community-led investment plan, developed in partnership with North Yorkshire Council (NYC), could see the funding support a range of projects.
“There are several priorities and/or projects that have been highlighted as potential areas of focus for the remaining capital receipts funding through various forms of consultation and engagement with the local community and key stakeholders over recent years.”
At the top of the list is the Phoenix Park development, also known as the Eastfield Community Park and the associated plans for the former Overdale School site.
Proposed features include a skate park, pump track, community building, walking trails, natural play areas, community gardens, seating, and landscaping designed to support biodiversity and outdoor recreation.
The park aims to become a central hub for community events, health and wellbeing activities, and environmental education.
According to a council report, the project is fully costed at £2.4 million with associated Stage Three plans completed by Align Property Services.
Other proposals include the Gateway Project for signage and public realm improvements, local play area upgrades, the provision of new or improved community facilities, and enhancements to The Dell green space.
Plans for use of the funding should include “both robust business cases and the identification of the best placed delivery organisation for each project,” which could include NYC as well as local organisations.
NYC’s localities team, working with the regeneration team, will provide capacity and capability building support as required for the development of the community-led investment plan, according to a report to the council’s executive committee.
The report notes a proposed fallback clause that would allow the council to reallocate funds if no plan materialises by March 2027.
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