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£40 million levelling up boost for East Sussex
Hastings and Rother are next in line for a £40 million boost that will upgrade their towns, community centres and build more affordable homes for local people.
The major regeneration plans confirmed by the government today will provide each area with £20 million from its Levelling Up Partnerships programme – a £480 million initiative providing targeted cash and bespoke regeneration for 20 areas in England and four places in Scotland that are most in need of levelling up.
The total £40 million funding is also set to help Hastings and Rother revamp health and leisure services for residents.
Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young said that the Partnerships are "fantastic news" for these local residents.
He said: "We are working closely with local leaders including East Sussex County Council as part of our plans to level up East Sussex, making sure residents and families reap the rewards of new and improved health services, refurbished community hubs and revamped high streets."
The two £20 million Levelling Up Partnerships confirmed for Hastings and Rother will invest in a variety of different projects, from creating more affordable housing to improving local youth clubs.
For example, £5 million of the funding will help to build a new Barnhorn Green Health in Bexhill to improve access to healthcare, alongside £70,000 to make improvements to Sidley Family Hub so parents and children can access necessary support.
Hastings Borough Council leader, Councillor Julia Hilton said: "The funding means we are able to expand our housing acquisition programme and also make sure that a site earmarked for affordable housing can be built to our very high energy efficient specification and under our control.
"Funding for other partner projects across the town including skills, health, culture and better youth provision is also very welcome."
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