A new regeneration programme for Bexhill was kick-started this week with the official launch of a board that will decide how £20 million will be invested.
Bexhill is one of 75 towns to benefit from the Government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns grant funding, designed to boost economic growth, improve infrastructure, enhance social wellbeing and reduce inequalities over the next ten years.
The Bexhill Town Board, made up of representatives from businesses, community groups, with the Local MP, the Police and Crime Commissioner and County, District and Town Councillors, held its first meeting on Friday, May 10.
The Board will work with the local community to put together a vision statement and investment plan, carefully developed to maximise investment and benefit Bexhill for generations to come.
The Town Board is chaired by Mrs Abi Newbury, FCA C Managing Director of Honey Barrett, a Bexhill-based Chartered Accountants
Mrs Newbury said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to improve the prosperity of our town and empower the community to share ownership and take pride in Bexhill.
“With investment taking place over the next 10 years, people may not see visible changes straight away, but we will be working with residents and business every step of the way to make sure this funding benefits as many people as possible.”
Huw said "I'm proud to be a member of the new Town Board for Bexhill. Having long lobbied for direct government investment in Bexhill and Rother to help level the inequalities which exist in the area, I am pleased that we now have this opportunity to invest in the town and deliver positive improvements for its residents and businesses for the long term."
The Board is keen to hear from the public who may have information about issues faced in Bexhill or ideas for improvements. Any information or ideas can be sent by email to bexhilltownboard@rother.gov.uk
Information about the Town Board, the funding and Board members can be found at www.bexhilltownboard.co.uk, where decisions made by the Board will be posted.
The Long-Term Plan for Towns is just one benefit of the Government’s Levelling Up programme. Rother is also benefitting from the Levelling Up Fund, which supports cultural regeneration and the Levelling Up Partnership, which has resulted in £20 million for projects across the district.
More information on how Rother is benefitting from the Levelling Up Programme is available at www.rother.gov.uk/regeneration/levelling-up-fund/
