Hopes are high that a £35,000 investment can kick-start culture and leisure projects in the popular Northumberland coastal town of Amble. The council is providing the funding to carry out studies on potential future projects.
New Initiatives for Amble
A popular Northumberland seaside town could soon benefit from new projects to improve its culture, leisure, and sports offer. A £35,000 investment has been provided to kick-start development work in Amble, with hopes the town centre can also be improved.
The cash, put forward by Northumberland County Council, will be used to work on feasibility studies for new schemes across the town. The work is backed by the county council, town council, and the Amble Development Trust. The town has an existing investment plan, which will be developed and delivered by the new town forum, bringing together community, public, and private sector partners with the aim of making Amble an "even better place to live, work and visit."
Community Involvement
County Council Deputy Leader and Chair of the new Amble Town Forum, Coun Richard Wearmouth, said: “I am really pleased that we have been able to create the new Amble Town Forum and secure further NCC funding to progress these vital next steps for the town. We have planned a range of practical work over the summer and there will be lots of opportunities for partners, businesses, and residents to get involved at an early stage before any decisions are made.”
The studies will help to make a case for any new projects where there is a "strong case to do so," and will be subject to future funding applications and approvals for any proposals that are developed.
Local Support
In a joint statement, Reform's county councillors for Amble, Arty Hume and Pauline Davidson, said: “Amble is a great place already and by working together we can make it even better for everyone to enjoy. We are looking forward to seeing the study work getting underway to consider and develop new proposals which ultimately could benefit the town in the future.”
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