![]() ![]() “Essex County Council is committed to our own Levelling Up Strategy, in which Colchester is one of our six priority areas, and we look forward to working with Colchester City Council to bring these plans to fruition.” Together with the £19.2m Town Deal funding projects that are now underway, Colchester can expect a long-term boost to the city’s economy – improving life for everyone in our city.”Ĭllr Lesley Wagland OBE, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Renewal, Infrastructure and Planning, said: “This funding will boost the Colchester city centre economy, helping make more of its unique heritage assets and enhancing the city centre for residents and visitors alike. And to help us be a great place to live, work and visit. ![]() It will help the look, feel and regeneration of the city centre and allow us to continue with ambitious plans to improve inequality and deprivation in the city. The money may also enable the existing Town Deal ‘kerbless street’ route from Head Street to Queen Street to be completed, and to support businesses to improve shop fronts in the St Botolph’s area.Ĭllr David King, Leader of Colchester City Council, said : “This award is great news for Colchester. It may also create a new public space that helps build a traffic-free route from St Botolph’s Priory to Colchester Castle and Castle Park, while celebrating more of the heritage in the area, and providing a convenient new hub for storing and hiring bikes, e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and e-scooters. ![]() The scheme includes plans to improve walking and cycling routes in the city centre by including a new road layout and removing underpasses at St Boltoph’s roundabout. The money will be spent on several high-profile projects that focus on improving the feel of the city centre, increasing footfall by creating a more attractive environment for visitors, reducing antisocial behaviour and tackling poor air quality and traffic congestion. ![]() The bid for the funding was submitted in partnership with Essex County Council and demonstrates the authorities’ commitment to tackling inequality and boosting the local economy. Colchester City Council has been awarded £19.66m from the Government to support improvements to Colchester’s city centre. ![]()
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