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

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

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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