Tees Valley regeneration and infrastructure projects benefit from “vital” £54m funding

The Tees Valley Combined Authority bid to the Levelling Up Fund has seen £17.7m granted for walking and cycling infrastructure in all five of the region’s boroughs.

Hartlepool has also received £16.5m for its “exciting” Production Village vision aiming to regenerate the Church Street area of the town. This offers support to the proposed Hartlepool Development Corporation due to be established in the coming weeks.

Redcar will also receive £20m, including £15m for public realm improvements in Guisborough, improved access to Teesworks and the North York Moors National Park, as well as £4.8m to unlock housing at Newham Grange.

Money from the combined authority bid will provide connections between some of the region’s “most in-need” communities and offer better routes to work including Darlington Town Centre to Northgate, Yarm Road to Stockton Town Centre, and Redcar Town Centre to West Dyke Road.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen commented: “This funding caps off another great day for Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool. Our transport vision is a vital part of allowing people the access they need to well-paid quality jobs and education, and this money will play a key role in making that vision a reality.

“It’s also fantastic to see game-changing projects in Hartlepool, ahead of the Hartlepool Development Corporation being established, Guisborough and East Cleveland getting the shot in the arm they deserve.

“We have invested in the Hartlepool Northern School of Art and its Higher Education Facility and we are serious about making the town a cultural capital and the go-to venue for filmmakers and talent. Something which will be the cornerstone of the new Hartlepool Development Corporation.

“This funding for the Production Village and the area near the station, which is currently being redeveloped, will only help our exciting plans for the town and for the people of Hartlepool.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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