14 Apr 2017
Coastal Communities Fund annual progress report 2016 Report on the achievements and progress of the Coastal Communities Fund in its first 4 years 2012 to 2016. The Coastal Communities Fund was set up by the government to support the economic development of coastal communities by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs. This is the third annual […]
11 Apr 2017
DCLG ‘Over 30 exciting new projects set to create new jobs, attract tourists and boost economic growth. Communities up and down the coast are set to benefit from a £40 million cash boost, Sajid Javid announced today (3 April 2017). Piers, promenades and coastal paths are some of over 30 exciting new projects set to create […]
23 Jan 2017
DCLG ‘Coastal Communities Fund and Economic development in coastal and seaside areas A further 28 new Coastal Community Teams will be set up across the country. Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy today (20 January 2017) gave seaside areas a cash boost and urged an army of activists to help revitalise our Great British coast. Mr Percy announced […]
12 Sep 2016
Gvt call in Druridge Bay open cast mine approval This decision taken by the council seemed to fly in the face of the Government’s climate change commitments, the phase out of coal and the AONB status of the area. If the Government do block it won’t this set a precedent in relation to fracking? It […]
31 May 2016
DCLG: Coastal Communities Fund Businesses and communities across the Great British Coast could be sailing towards a cash windfall, ministers have announced (23 May 2016). Creative coastal entrepreneurs can from today bid for a share of £90 million government funding available UK-wide over the next 4 years to support their plans to reel in jobs […]
17 May 2016
The Department of Communities and Local Government have announced that round 4 of the Coastal Communities Fund is due to be launched during the week commencing 23 May. Ahead of its launch the BIG Lottery Fund are holding a series of pre-application webinars to provide further information regarding the application process. Applicants can register for […]
11 Apr 2016
DCLG: This report highlights the achievements and progress of the Coastal Communities Fund in the first 3 funding rounds between 2012 and 2015.The Fund was set up by the government to support the economic development of coastal communities by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs. During its first 3 years the Fund has invested over […]
29 Feb 2016
To follow weekly news of coastal projects and developments go to the Coastal Communities Alliance website and sign on for their excellent newsletter. The challenges for coastal communities are well known and long standing. There are a wide array of initiatives and funding pots but precious little co-ordination from central Government. Under this economic banner […]