Funding to level up Blyth
A £20.7 million package has been announced to level up Blyth.
The money will be spent on upgrading poor quality housing, tackling health inequalities, improving access to local jobs and cutting crime.
£18 million will be used to repurpose run-down and empty homes into high-quality affordable housing to rent and convert under-occupied offices into new apartments, as well as making social housing more energy efficient.
Around £1.5 million will fund high-tech training equipment at the Energy Central Campus.
There will also be a £200,000 initiative to reduce crime in the town, by installing more CCTV and establishing a new partnership between local businesses and the police.
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said: "For too long, Blyth has been deprived of the opportunities to make the most of its startling potential.
"Deeply entrenched issues require an ambitious solution, which is why we have worked closely with local leaders on a package of measures that will improve the lives of the local community.
"Through revitalising dilapidated housing, upskilling the next generation and cracking down on crime, this town is finally getting the attention and investment it deserves to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive."
Councillor Glen Sanderson, Leader of Northumberland County Council, said: "This is a significant investment and fantastic news for Blyth. It means we can deliver better homes, improve neighbourhoods and reduce crime in partnership with Northumbria Police, local businesses and the community.
"Investment at the Energy Central Campus and additional support to connect NHS services and Job Centre support will help residents to secure jobs in the town’s clean energy industry.
"Today’s announcement boosts the multi-million-pound investment already planned through the council’s Energising Blyth Programme and Northumberland Line meaning we can now go further to realise Blyth’s huge potential at the heart of the Northumberland and the North East economy."
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