Scarborough has been allocated nearly £20 million in government funding as part of the newly announced Plan for Neighbourhoods. This plan aims to support regeneration efforts across 75 selected communities over the next decade.
The initiative will establish neighbourhood boards in each area, bringing together residents and businesses to decide how to allocate funds. Options include high street improvements, pavement repairs, community grocers, and co-operatives.
Nine towns and cities in Yorkshire and Humber, including Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham, will share £180 million from the national £1.5 billion programme. The funding will be available in April, with investment delivery beginning in 2026.
The government said selection criteria included levels of deprivation and healthy life expectancy.
