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BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Sevenoaks Hospital to benefit from share of £1.7m CIL funds
Projects to improve a hospital and access to the North Downs Way are among nine schemes which have been awarded Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) half of the £1,751,066.34 allocated by Sevenoaks District Council has been earmarked to help build a new headquarters for Sevenoaks Scouts and refurbish Darent House at Sevenoaks Downs National Landscape Unit has secured £329,932 to improve access to the North Downs Way for older and disabled Nigel Williams, the council's cabinet member for development and infrastructure, said the funding would "improve residents' health and wellbeing and our environment". Five parks across Swanley will benefit from a shared £131,634, while £110,000 has been allocated to the cost of a new heating and hot water system at Edenbridge Sports improvements will be made to the Valley Road footpath in Fawkham, with £20,000 allocated to help pay for a new pedestrian crossing at Dartford Road in Williams said that, since introducing CIL in 2014, the council had secured "nearly £19m in developer contributions".
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Three Gloucestershire community projects to share £800k
Three community projects are set to share more than £800,000 from homebuilding levies in Gloucestershire. Tewkesbury Borough Council is allocating £804,251 to projects in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester, following a decision made at a joint investment comes from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payments collected across the three council areas between January 2019 and February 2025. CIL charges are imposed by local authorities on developers carrying out new building projects to help fund surrounding Richard Stanley, leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council, said the investment reflected a "strong commitment" to "long-term community wellbeing". The levies are used to address the increased demand on local services and amenities created by new housing and other developments. The first project to receive funds will be the Blackbridge Community Sports Hub in Podsmead, Gloucester. A total of £534,251 will go towards funding phase two of the scheme, with planned improvements to the grass pitches, sustainable drainage, and Sarah Sawyer, cabinet member for planning at Gloucester City Council, said the state-of-the-art facility would "open up many more opportunities, especially for young people". In Tewkesbury, £120,000 will be allocated towards a new footbridge over the River will replace the Legion Footbridge, which closed in April 2020 due to safety final project to benefit will be £150,000 towards the shared waste and recycling depot for Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Dorset council approves £6m investment for Poole lifting bridges
A council cabinet has recommended a £6m investment into the long-term life and reliability of two Dorset Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council backed the money for Poole Bridge and the Twin Sails, both in Poole, calling them "vital" to daily authority said the recommended improvements would "increase the life of critical components and reduce the need for unplanned repairs".A final decision on the funding will be taken at the full council meeting on 22 July. The council said work at Poole Bridge would address corrosion taken place over many years and protect against it in the future. Both Poole Bridge and the Twin Sails have been closed multiple times over technical Twin Sails, which connects the town centre with Hamworthy, would benefit from changes to the design of the lifting mechanism, and regular maintenance would "likely continue into the future without the proposed improvements".Four new digital information panels would also be installed on an upgraded funding allocation comes entirely from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), so the improvements would not be funded by council on the bridges would be expected over the next three holder for climate response, environment and energy Andy Hadley said the recommendations demonstrated commitment to "the thousands of people who use the bridges on a daily basis – whether motorists, pedestrians, wheelers, by bus or on the water". You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Pretty seaside town reveals £3million revamp with new central garden and kids playground to ‘transform' centre
AN idyllic seaside town is set to get a £3 million transformation, with a stunning garden and kids' playground to be built. The project will be inspired by early-19th century Advertisement 2 Worthing is set for a £3.1 million revamp Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 Montague Place is set to be transformed into Montague Gardens Credit: Worthing Borough council Montague Place, in Worthing, West Sussex, is set to be transformed into Montague Gardens, over the course of 12 to 15 months, with work having started this week. A spokesperson for Worthing Borough Council said: "The emphasis is on increasing biodiversity with a green space that links the seafront to the nearby Liverpool Gardens." Plans for the multi-million pound transformation, include a green living wall, a Worthing place sign, and a performance and sundeck area. The tarmac in the square will be removed, and replaced with paving, and 30 new trees will be planted in the area. Advertisement Read more travel stories A lawn area and sociable seating will also be created, to allow residents and visitors to relax and connect with each other. More lighting will also be installed, to ensure the area is safer at night. Cafes and restaurants will be given the opportunity to have outdoor seating, and a hospitality kiosk will be built, so that visitors can purchase refreshments whilst enjoying the gardens. Children will also be able to enjoy a brand new playground, inspired by Worthing's seaside heritage. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive The play-park will also feature information boards on kelp restoration, and tactile fixed play equipment, that will allow kids to use their information. The £3.1 million project is being funded by £2.7 million from the council's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Strategic Fund and £400,000 of pooled business rates agreed with West Sussex County Council. We live in UK's 'worst' seaside town – tourists say it's rundown and crime is a problem but here's why locals love it 'It's great news that work on Montague Gardens has started", said Councillor Rita Garner, Worthing's deputy leader and cabinet member for regeneration. "This lively and attractive green space will revitalise the town centre, creating a welcoming and vibrant setting to meet in and relax for residents and visitors of all ages.' Advertisement Councillor Garry Wall, West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for economy and skills, added: 'I am looking forward to this excellent partnership project coming forward through the Growth Deal with Worthing Borough Council. "This initiative will support Worthing town centre and the seafront economy. "After extensive planning, all agreements are now in place and we are excited to move forward.' Montague Gardens is the third regeneration project to begin in Worthing, following improvements to Portland Road, and ongoing construction works in Railway approach. Advertisement These projects are part of a wider regeneration plan for Worthing, as part of the Worthing Growth Deal. This comes as another seaside town, , in Suffolk is set to get a brand new £6m waterfront revamp, including a two-storey restaurant and cafe area. Sutton on Sea in Lincolnshire also recently underwent a £7.8 million refurbishment including a revamp of the maple leaf pool and a new children's play area and tennis court . Advertisement
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Pretty seaside town reveals £3million revamp with new central garden and kids playground to ‘transform' centre
The project will be inspired by early-19th century seaside gardens NEW SLATE Pretty seaside town reveals £3million revamp with new central garden and kids playground to 'transform' centre Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN idyllic seaside town is set to get a £3 million transformation, with a stunning garden and kids' playground to be built. The project will be inspired by early-19th century seaside gardens, and aims to breathe new life into the town centre, and attract more tourists. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Worthing is set for a £3.1 million revamp Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 Montague Place is set to be transformed into Montague Gardens Credit: Worthing Borough council Montague Place, in Worthing, West Sussex, is set to be transformed into Montague Gardens, over the course of 12 to 15 months, with work having started this week. A spokesperson for Worthing Borough Council said: "The emphasis is on increasing biodiversity with a green space that links the seafront to the nearby Liverpool Gardens." Plans for the multi-million pound transformation, include a green living wall, a Worthing place sign, and a performance and sundeck area. The tarmac in the square will be removed, and replaced with paving, and 30 new trees will be planted in the area. A lawn area and sociable seating will also be created, to allow residents and visitors to relax and connect with each other. More lighting will also be installed, to ensure the area is safer at night. Cafes and restaurants will be given the opportunity to have outdoor seating, and a hospitality kiosk will be built, so that visitors can purchase refreshments whilst enjoying the gardens. Children will also be able to enjoy a brand new playground, inspired by Worthing's seaside heritage. The play-park will also feature information boards on kelp restoration, and tactile fixed play equipment, that will allow kids to use their information. The £3.1 million project is being funded by £2.7 million from the council's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Strategic Fund and £400,000 of pooled business rates agreed with West Sussex County Council. We live in UK's 'worst' seaside town – tourists say it's rundown and crime is a problem but here's why locals love it 'It's great news that work on Montague Gardens has started", said Councillor Rita Garner, Worthing's deputy leader and cabinet member for regeneration. "This lively and attractive green space will revitalise the town centre, creating a welcoming and vibrant setting to meet in and relax for residents and visitors of all ages.' Councillor Garry Wall, West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for economy and skills, added: 'I am looking forward to this excellent partnership project coming forward through the Growth Deal with Worthing Borough Council. "This initiative will support Worthing town centre and the seafront economy. "After extensive planning, all agreements are now in place and we are excited to move forward.' Montague Gardens is the third regeneration project to begin in Worthing, following improvements to Portland Road, and ongoing construction works in Railway approach. These projects are part of a wider regeneration plan for Worthing, as part of the Worthing Growth Deal. This comes as another seaside town, Lowestoft, in Suffolk is set to get a brand new £6m waterfront revamp, including a two-storey restaurant and cafe area. Sutton on Sea in Lincolnshire also recently underwent a £7.8 million refurbishment including a revamp of the maple leaf pool and a new children's play area and tennis court.
