Trudy has welcomed the news that Cleator Moor and Millom have successfully achieved Town Deal funding.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has today announced that Cleator Moor will receive £22.5m (with a further £18.4m pledged in match-funding), and Millom will receive £20.6m (with a further £8.7m pledged in match-funding).
The full announcements from the Town Boards can be found at:
Funding for Cleator Moor Town Deal is approved - Cleator Moor
Funding confirmed for exciting Millom Town Deal regeneration projects - Millom Town Deal
Trudy said: "It is truly fantastic news that both Cleator Moor and Millom have had their Town Deal funding confirmed, which will bring a staggering £70.2m into our communities.
“The announcement today from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities of £22.5m and £20.6m for Cleator Moor and Millom respectively – in addition to the £27.1m match-funding pledged – will be transformational for Copeland.
“Eight exciting projects across both towns will now become a reality, bringing about significant benefits in employment, regeneration, highways, leisure and tourism – both now and for generations to come.
“This is Levelling Up in action, and I would like to pay tribute to both Town Boards and their Chairs, Copeland Borough Council and all those who have played a part in getting us to this milestone day.”
