Two Island towns have each been awarded £10,000 in government money to help improve the seaside locations.
Ryde and Sandown are set to benefit from the Coastal Community Fund cash injection and join 114 other areas across the country who will receive money towards reviving the UK’s seaside towns.
Both towns will now be able to bid for additional funding of up to £50,000 to further support heritage and community facilities in the area.
Coastal communities minister, Mark Francois has today said:
“This one nation government is determined to devolve powers and funding so that no corner of the country is left behind. This includes our historic coastal towns and cities that have in some cases fallen into decline in the past but can now ensure that the economic recovery is coming back to them too.
“Coastal community teams will help decide where that investment goes because local people know best what is needed to grow their local economy.
“We are backing them with £1 million of direct support and the budget also confirmed last week that at least £90 million more will be spent in the coming years through the Coastal Community Fund, which these teams will have access to.
“By bringing together local businesses, local leaders and volunteers, Coastal Community Teams can help tap into their local heritage and make the most of our stunning seaside assets to make a success of the tourist trade”.
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