Multi-million pound government funding is coming into Skegness – and we need your help to shape how this money is invested.
The opportunity for Skegness
Through the Plan for Neighbourhoods, Skegness will receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next ten years.
This funding is extra to the investment that Skegness is already benefitting from through our projects and through other funding such as from the Arts Council.
In the coming months, a regeneration plan that sets out a vision and a four year investment plan will be developed for how this funding will be invested in the town.
And, at the heart of these plans will be the views and opinions of local people.
Timeline
October 2023
£20M announced for Skegness through the Long Term Plan for Towns programme
Spring 2024
Consultation carried out to find out local people's views to shape how this funding can be spent
Summer 2024
Programme put on hold following change of government
October 2024
Government confirms that the funding will be retained and reformed into a new regeneration programme
March 2025
The Plan for Neighbourhoods announced as the new programme, replacing the Long Term Plan for Towns
March 2025 - March 2026
Community engagement taking place, and a regeneration plan and investment plan developed, shaped together with local people
By 31st March 2026
Skegness' Regeneration Plan and Investment Plan submitted to government
April 2026
Delivery funding for Skegness begins
March 2036
Funding and programme finishes
Listening to the community
In spring 2024, we carried out consultation to find out people’s views on Skegness now, and their ideas and suggestions for the future.
To everyone who had their say – thank you.
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TOLD US
- 161 people filled in a survey
- More people had their say at events and via feedback boards in the town
- Overwhelming people feel that the best thing about Skegness is its beach
- People want a better town centre experience for everyone.
- People also want a cleaner Skegness. to streets and buildings.
- People would like to be able to enjoy Skegness safely and securely.
- There is interest in ‘more things to do,’ and in community facilities and resources.
- Heritage is important to people.
Our Feedback Wall
”Beautiful coastline and accessible clean beach.”
”Coastal location, clean beaches, compact (most within walking distance).”
”The sea and the large beaches quiet in the winter but in summer, Skegness comes alive like a theatre. The Tourist trade is buzzing.”
”It could be cleaner, more attractive and improved public areas.”
Join the conversation
We’re carrying on the conversations with the community to shape how this funding is invested in the town.
Over the coming months, we’ll let you know how you can have your say so that together we can make sure that the funding makes a difference for Skegness. We’ll keep you updated here and on our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages.
In the meantime, you can share your thoughts with us and get in touch with us through the form below.