Millom Town Deal
The town has secured a once in a generation level of regeneration funding to help it thrive into the future, with match funding support from Sellafield Ltd.
In September 2019, Millom became one of 101 places invited to work with the Government to propose a Town Deal with up to £25million in funds available from the wider £3.6bn Towns Fund.
Match funding was required in order to demonstrate to the UK Government that the funding was deliverable and focused on the greatest areas of need. Sellafield Ltd have committed to £3,367,500 of funding over four years, helping to deliver a range of planned projects, including:
- The Iron Line – transform the coastal lagoon and sea wall into a visitor attraction
- Activating community health – providing a multi-purpose community and leisure hub, as well as invest in outdoor spaces.
- Reactivating heritage buildings – bringing derelict buildings back to active use
- Connected Millom and Haverigg – improving transport networks, including cycle and walking infrastructure
The Millom Town Deal Board secured £20.6 million in November 2022 for projects it identified as local priorities, along with £8.7 million from match funders.
Sellafield Investment
£3,367,500
Timeline
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£267,500 investment from Sellafield Ltd
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£117,500 investment from Sellafield Ltd
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£117,500 investment from Sellafield Ltd
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£2,865,000 investment from Sellafield Ltd
Outcome
- The Iron Line – transform the coastal lagoon and sea wall into a visitor attraction
- Activating community health – providing a multi-purpose community and leisure hub, as well as invest in outdoor spaces.
- Reactivating heritage buildings – bringing derelict buildings back to active use
- Connected Millom and Haverigg – improving transport networks, including cycle and walking infrastructure
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