A council has received confirmation of a £20million cash injection to transform two towns.
Newark and Sherwood District Council has received confirmation that it has successfully completed the validation process for its government Levelling Up funding bid for Ollerton and Clipstone — which will now be released to deliver the projects.
Subject to approval of a full planning application, the Clipstone and Ollerton projects are planned to transform both towns by providing new community facilities.
It will provide enhanced sports, education, sustainable industrial units and visitor facilities at Clipstone and a new public service hub, library, retail, housing and a cinema at Ollerton.
With confirmation that funding will be released, the projects are on target to be completed by Spring 2026.
Paul Peacock, leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council: “This grant is vitally important and long overdue given years of under-investment both locally and regionally. It has been matched by district council contributions, which will allow the delivery of projects that are genuinely transformational and wanted by these communities. It’s important to remember that this flagship cash injection is only part of the story in the west of our district. We are determined to see this project through alongside all the other commitments we have in the area.
“Two weeks ago, we opened a new community hub in Boughton, this will bring much needed community support for our tenants and residents, helping them to tackle local issues as well as being a space for local groups and clubs to meet and provide vocational and academic courses for residents.
“Further afield, in Bilsthorpe we are currently exploring potential opportunities in relation to community facilities, in partnership with the parish council to help local residents.
“Over the past year Newark and Sherwood District Council has been working really hard and we have a clear focus to deliver an economic growth strategy that benefits those communities where the need is greatest. We are keen that Newark and Sherwood District Council is seen as dependable, reliable and friendly.”
