Hambleton councillors to discuss £15m regen scheme

A £15.4m scheme to regenerate Northallerton town centre will be discussed by Hambleton district councillors next week.

The council’s cabinet will be asked on 7 July to give the green light to a bid for central government cash which would transform the market town.

Northallerton is one of 101 towns across the UK to go forward for Future High Streets Funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

The local authority was asked to develop a business case to access cash from the fund – which is looking for schemes that provide transformational change and make towns fit for the future.

The council is applying for £7.1m from the government to aims to create a better night time economy, more cultural and leisure opportunities and uncovering its hidden heritage.

On the High Street, there will be an emphasis on living spaces above shops as well as an artisan craft yard and increased public realm space around the town hall to include new planting and seating, places for outdoor market stalls and events.

The scheme will be match funded by the local authority and the local enterprise partnership.

‘This is a very exciting development for Hambleton,’ said council leader, Cllr Mark Robson.

‘If this space is opened up we can make it suitable for events, and develop the High Street as place for people to linger and enjoy. Ensuring that the new Treadmills development and the High Street work together will also benefit the town.’

‘As the hub of the town – in the heart of Northallerton – it will provide a pleasant space for people to meet, relax and enjoy spending their leisure time. That in turn will improve the economy as people choose to come here and spend more time.’

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