Three projects in Scarborough and Whitby have successfully secured a share of more than £250,000 to help breathe new life into their local high streets and boost the winter economy.
More than a quarter of a million pounds has been awarded to three projects on the Yorkshire Coast to help regenerate local high streets.
The financial boost comes as part of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund, an initiative spearheaded by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith.
Mayor Skaith has now officially announced the successful applicants for the third and final phase of this funding scheme, which aims to breathe new life into local communities and support economic growth across the region.
In this latest and final round of the programme, a total of twenty-six projects have been awarded financial support. The combined funding for this phase has reached a substantial £2.3 million.
On the Yorkshire Coast, three specific initiatives have been singled out for investment, bringing more than £250,000 directly to the area.
In Scarborough, two projects are set to benefit significantly from the financial injection. The Eastborough Traders have been awarded £90,000, which will be used to reinvigorate the historic old town, helping to preserve and enhance its unique character for both residents and visitors.
Additionally, Crescent Arts in Scarborough has successfully secured an investment of over £71,000. This funding will be directed towards transforming a vacant shop property located in the Falsgrave area, turning the empty space into a vibrant new creative hub for the local community.
Further up the coast in Whitby, a third project has been granted over £89,000. This initiative is specifically designed to expand the town's schedule of winter events.
The Whitby project will focus on taking the positive economic and social impacts traditionally generated by the Whitby Christmas festivals and extending them further into the winter season. It is hoped that this will encourage visitors to continue supporting the seaside town even during the colder, traditionally quieter months of the year.
Matthew Pells reports:
"York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has announced the successful applicants for the third and final phase of his Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund. A total of 26 projects have been awarded funding in the latest phase, which has totalled 2.3 million pounds. In Scarborough, the Eastborough Traders will receive 90,000 pounds to reinvigorate the historic old town, while Crescent Arts has secured over 71,000 pounds to transform a vacant Falsgrave shop into a creative hub. Meanwhile, a project in Whitby has been granted over 89,000 pounds to expand the town's winter events. It will focus on expanding the positive economic and social impact of the Whitby Christmas festivals further into the winter season, encouraging visitors to continue supporting the town during the colder months."
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