Case study

Boosting Ramsgate's economy with £19.8 million investment

Ramsgate has secured £19.8 million from the Levelling Up Fund to develop the port and buildings around the Royal Harbour.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp plans include several projects that will:

  • support the economic growth of this coastal town
  • bring in new investment
View of boats moored in the Royal Harbour

Investing in Ramsgate’s future

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp regeneration will focus on three areas:

  • a new Green Port and improved infrastructure
  • refurbishing key assets in the Royal Harbour
  • new food and hospitality spaces

Creating a new Green Port

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Green Port will become a centre of excellence for:

  • zero carbon maritime logistics
  • renewable energy

New opportunities in »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Royal Harbour

This area will see a new hotel and restaurant in the Smack Boys� building. It will provide training opportunities in hospitality. This will complement a new facility for the local fishing fleet to store and sell their catch.

New community spaces

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre will be two new spaces for the community in key areas of Ramsgate. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappse spaces will help local people to access the new jobs being created through capital investment projects. This will help to address some of the inequalities and challenges faced by many local residents.

Benefiting local people in Ramsgate

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp investment will bring a host of benefits to the area, including:

  • improving connections between Ramsgate’s communities
  • creating opportunities for local businesses to grow
  • offering skills development for residents
  • creating new employment opportunities
Seafront view of the Clock House building with boats moored in the foreground

Councillor Ash Ashbee, Leader of Thanet District Council, said:

This is absolutely fantastic news for the district. This funding will make a huge difference to the communities, businesses, and stakeholders in Ramsgate. It will help to boost Thanet’s wider economy and provide new jobs and training opportunities for many local people.

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Published 17 January 2023