Seaside cash boost
Seaside towns in the region are receiving a big cash boost for projects that will create thousands of jobs and bring new business opportunities to coastal communities.
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Full Report: Seaside cash boost for North East towns
Millions of pounds are coming to the region to breath new life into coastal communities.
Seven areas will benefit, with Sunderland and Scarborough receiving the largest shares.
In some cases, the money will be spent improving skills and and training.
In others, it will help to regenerate historic seaside attractions.
Watch Helen Ford's full report below.
Boost for Sunderland seaside
Sunderland is one of the communities which will benefit from a cash boost to help regenerate coastal area
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Seaside cash boost: Who will benefit?
Areas set to benefit from today's cash boost are:
- Scarborough Borough Council - £2,599,373
- Sunderland City Council - £2 million
- North Tyneside Council - £1,991,612
- North York Moors Historical Railway Trust - £800,000
- Port of Blyth - £500,000
- Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council - - £580,720
Million pound boost for seaside communities
More than eight million pounds is being given to seaside communities across the North East and North Yorkshire to encourage regeneration.
Scarborough and Sunderland are receiving the largest shares; North Tyneside and Redcar and Cleveland councils are also benefitting.
Elsewhere money is going to the Port of Blyth and North York Moors Historical Railway Trust.
The money will be used to develop tourism and leisure as well as other training and business facilities.
Government to invest in seaside towns
The Government has announced plans to invest millions of pounds in seaside communities in the North East and North Yorkshire.
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