In June 2021, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council received exciting news that the Government had agreed to award £25 million to Redcar as part of its Town Deal Programme. We are currently progress delivering major improvements and new facilities as outlined in our Town Investment Plan. For more information, please visit our dedicated Redcar Town Deal website at: www.redcartowndeal.com.
The following are key projects that form part of the Town Deal Investment Plan:
- Town Centre Transformation: Redcar High Street will receive significant improvements in paving and street furniture, with the addition of landscaping, trees and improving lighting. There will also be dedicated space for outdoor events. For more information, please see our dedicated project page here
- Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction: A brand new facility will be constructed to provide entertainment, leisure and culture year-round. The Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction will serve as the new home of Redcar Library, as well as providing an internal walkway from the High Street to Esplanade. For more information, please see our dedicated project page here
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- Station Road Improvements: Station Road will receive improved pavements and road crossings as well as updated parking provision and street planting. Part of Queen Street adjacent to Redcar Clock will also be improved through this scheme. For more information, please see our dedicated project page here
- Coastal Activity Hub: The Coastal Activity Hub will serve as a new base for sports, events and other outdoor activities in Coatham.Whether meeting up for a community walk, or preparing for windsurfing, the Coastal Activity Hub will provide a focal point to facilitate outdoor activity in Redcar. For more information, please see our dedicated project page here
- Clean Energy Education Hub: Redcar and Cleveland College have successfully opened the Clean Energy Education Hub for student cohorts beginning this academic year. The Clean Energy Education Hub will provide new bespoke courses to facilitate the need for skills in the clean energy sector, including offshore wind, renewables and hydrogen. For more information, please visit our dedicated project page here
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- Improving Seaside Properties: Seafront properties on Newcomen Terrace will receive colourful painted housefronts to maximise the vibrancy of Redcar. These improved properties will complement the nearby Regent Cinema, as well as Town Deal improvement works across Station Road. For more information, please visit our dedicated project page here
- Esplanade Improvements: Along with the High Street, Redcar’s Esplanade will also receive significant improvements as part of the Town Deal programme, including enhanced and accessible footpaths and revised parking provision. For more information, please visit our dedicated project page here