The £20m LevellingUp bid, called ‘Active Preston’, focuses on the regeneration of four Preston parks and investment in the 'active travel' infrastructure 👇prestoncouncil
Bids could cover capital building projects, including transport projects, regeneration and cultural investment.
The council also seeks funding for cultural investment in four major city parks: Waverley Park, Moor Park, Ashton Park and Grange Park. Other proposals involve environmental improvements, with a segregated cycle lane at Friargate South, along Queen Street/Avenham Lane, and a new facility for secure cycle parking at Preston Bus Station.UCLan’s Student Centre and University Square
“I am so passionate about how we can all work together, and the county council has also offered in-principle funding support to six district council bids to increase their chances of success. It is the latest stage in a level of political cooperation in the county ‘never seen before’ and comes ahead of the leaders unveiling a long-term plan for the county.Councillor Lynn Williams, the leader of Blackpool Council, said: “Blackpool is hoping to be able to build on the £39.5m ‘Town Deal’ funding we were awarded in March and will be submitting a second round Levelling Up Fund bid.
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