A £1.25million BOOST has been awarded for improvements in a town centre.
The Terminus Road project in Littlehampton aims to improve the environment around the railway station as a gateway for visitors, with paving improvements and clear crossing points to make it more accessible.
It also aims to promote walking and cycling.
Subject to West Sussex County Council’s appeal period, the £1.25million increase was approved by Steve Waight, Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development.
‘I am delighted to approve the £1.25million increase to improve accessibility and enhance the visual appeal of Littlehampton for visitors coming from the station side of town,’ he said. declared.
“Revitalizing the town center is a priority in the regeneration of West Sussex’s coastal economy and responds to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and supports the growth of Littlehampton’s visitor and hospitality economy.
“Promoting active and sustainable travel is another key county council objective and the improvements will encourage cycling and walking.”
The £1.25million comes on top of £3.5million which included government grants from the Coastal Communities Fund and the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund and contributions from the District Council of Arun and Littlehampton City Council.
The Terminus Road project forms part of the Littlehampton town center public realm improvement program and work on the first two phases has already begun, including better paving in the pedestrianized main street.
Councilor Shaun Gunner, leader of Arun District Council, said: ‘Residents and businesses tell me they want to see investment in our town centers and more money for infrastructure.
“I am therefore delighted that Arun District Council and West Sussex County Council are working together to improve Littlehampton and make our town a better place to live, work and visit.
“It is a vote of confidence in Littlehampton that West Sussex County Council wishes to invest in us, and I thank you on behalf of the council and the region.
“This money will help transform Littlehampton as a destination, and comes on top of the £3.5m for High Street, £7.2m for the seafront, the new Fitzalan Link Road and the Lyminster Bypass, to our High Street Fund and to our front grant shop. These are substantial sums of money spent in Littlehampton and we will see the benefits as our town becomes a destination of choice.
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-03-15 11:26:29
