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Coastal Town Centres and Communities given a boost by Welsh Government and the National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund has announced the opening of Round Six of The Welsh Government’s Coastal Communities Fund. The £3.7 million programme opens on 1 April 2020 and aims to support the economic development of coastal areas by promoting the growth and sustainability of jobs and towns.

The programme focuses on the creation and safeguarding of sustainable jobs and will have a dedicated focus on supporting the high street as part of the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns agenda. Half of the funding will be made available for projects that will rejuvenate coastal town centres through economic and social regeneration. Organisations can apply for individual grants of between £50,000 and £300,000, for initiatives that focus on job creation, protection, and high street rejuvenation in coastal areas.

Hannah Blythyn, Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, speaking for the Welsh Government, yesterday said,

“The Welsh Government is committed to transforming high streets across Wales and I’m really pleased to be working with The National Lottery Community Fund  once again to support Coastal town centres through the Welsh Government’s Coastal Communities Fund.”

“Supporting town centres and high streets, through the Transforming Towns Agenda, is at the heart of our regeneration work. This fund will make a significant contribution to the health and economy of our coastal town centres across Wales.”

Eligible organisations include private sector companies, statutory bodies, and third sector organisations with at least two unrelated members on their management committee. Projects must be based within 3 miles of the coast but other projects that have a clear connection to local coastal communities may also be accepted.

Over the lifetime of the programme, £16.1 million has been awarded to support 74 projects in Wales. Previously funded ventures include Halen Môn whichreceived a £191,817 grant to provide a permanent building to house the organisation’s Salt-Cote and Visitor Centre. Milford Haven Port Authority were awarded £139,568 to install four fully-accessible floating hotel rooms in the marina. Creating Enterprise received a £174,580 grant to build innovative timber frames for new build housing developments and affordable homes across North Wales.

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Original article link: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/press-releases/2020-03-17/coastal-town-centres-and-communities-given-a-boost-by-welsh-government-and-the-national-lottery-community-fund

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