Ryde on the Isle of Wight has been announced as one of 55 towns that will be receiving £20m each over the next ten years as part of the ‘Levelling Up’ programme.
Levels of deprivation, health, skills and pay were considered in the decision of who would receive funding. Several wards in Ryde are within the top 20 per cent most deprived areas in England.
The money will be used to revitalise the high street and tackle anti-social behaviour.
Jordan: Recognition of the can do and go ahead ethos of the Town Council
Councillor Phil Jordan, Chair of Ryde Town Council Finance Committee, told News OnTheWight,
“The £20m funding is a fantastic investment into Ryde and is recognition of the can do and go ahead ethos of the Town Council who can, and will, build on the successes already achieved.
“With numbers of projects already identified in the Ryde Place Plan, I am confident that the funding will make a big difference for the Ryde community and bring forward improvements and regeneration of the town.”
The news was announced as the Conservative Party Conference began today (Sunday).
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5.25pm 1st Oct 2023 – PJ comment added
Source: Sky News
