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Margate, Whitehaven and Littlehampton are the latest areas to receive funding from the government鈥檚 multi-million pound Coastal Communities Fund, ministers announced today (28 October 2014).

Almost 拢3 million of funding will be used to restore a derelict Grade II art deco cinema in Margate, create a new contemporary arts centre in Whitehaven, and rejuvenate Littlehampton鈥檚 riverbank to attract business investment and opportunities.

皇冠体育app projects will create 250 jobs, and attract 拢1 million from other private and public bodies.

皇冠体育app government is committed to helping seaside towns create vibrant economies as part of the long-term economic plan to boost jobs, infrastructure and businesses around the country.

皇冠体育app Coastal Communities Fund has to date already spent 拢62 million on supporting local enterprises and infrastructure, and is set to create 8,600 jobs around the UK, and safeguard 2,100. 皇冠体育app fund will provide 4,000 training places and apprenticeships for young people and also attract over 拢100 million of public and private finance.

Coastal Communities Minister Penny Mordaunt said:

Revitalising our seaside towns to be vibrant economies year-round is part of the government鈥檚 long-term economic plan.

皇冠体育appse projects will bring new business opportunities that create local jobs, boost the local economy and encourage flood protection.

Our multi-million pound Coastal Communities Fund is helping over 100 innovative projects across the country fulfill their potential, stimulate the local economy and supporting over 10,000 jobs and almost 4,000 training places for young people.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander said:

Coastal communities are a glorious part of Britain鈥檚 heritage and economy - contributing 拢4 billion to the country each year - so I designed the Coastal Communities Fund to ensure that we can maintain their vibrancy for residents and tourists alike in the future. This government has secured a stronger economy, and now we鈥檙e investing in coastal communities to ensure that this is felt across the UK as part of our drive to create a fairer society.

皇冠体育app Coastal Communities Fund was launched in 2012 to invest in seaside towns and villages, helping them achieve their economic potential, reduce unemployment and create new opportunities for young people in their local area.

It is helping seaside towns make the most of their potential by diversifying their economies and industries so they become year-round success stories.

皇冠体育app 3 projects are:

Littlehampton, Sussex - Arun District Council (拢573,000)

皇冠体育app project will revitalise the riverbank area of Littlehampton and complement a new 拢14 million flood defence scheme led by the Environment Agency. It will improve links between the town centre, sea front and riverside and revamp the riverside walkway through new railings, light columns, seating and coastal style planting. 皇冠体育app project will create 47 indirect jobs for the local economy and support long-term sustainable development.

Whitehaven, Cumbria - Rosehill Arts Trust (拢450,000)

This 10 month project in Whitehaven will upgrade a new section of the Rosehill 皇冠体育appatre and create a new contemporary arts centre and restaurant. It will include the creation of a contemporary front of house, exhibition space, caf茅 and an enlarged foyer; and the renovation of the theatre鈥檚 auditorium, foyer and dressing-rooms. It will also create a fully accessible front of house and staff facilities and new theatre entrance. 皇冠体育app project will create 15.5 direct jobs, safeguarding 5 jobs and create 16 indirect jobs.

Margate, Kent - Thanet District Council (拢1.8 million)

This project in Margate will bring back into economic use the iconic but derelict art deco cinema site that provides a critical part of the Dreamland site in Margate, Kent. It will also create a commercially viable, high quality restaurant in a Grade II listed building. 皇冠体育app refurbishment includes bringing the original building fa莽ade back to its 1930鈥檚 glory. 皇冠体育app project will attract new visitors to the area, supporting local businesses and create 171 jobs.

Further information

More than 11 million people live in coastal communities, from major cities to seaside villages with key industries for these communities include fishing, shipping and renewable energy alongside tourism.

皇冠体育appre are around 250,000 people working in seaside tourism in more than 150 resorts which contribute 拢4 billion to the UK economy.

In 2013, 18.6 million overnight trips were taken by British residents to the seaside in England spending 拢3.9 billion. 皇冠体育appre were a further 128 million day visits spending 拢4.5 billion.

皇冠体育app Coastal Communities Fund is financed by the government through the funding equivalent of 50% of the revenues from the Crown Estate鈥檚 marine activities in that area.

Through the 拢12 billion nationwide Growth Deals, over 拢600 million has been provided by government to the local enterprise partnerships to support wider economic growth:

• Coast to Capital secured 拢202.4 million from the government鈥檚 Local Growth Fund to support economic growth (includes Littlehampton, West Sussex).

• South East secured 拢442.1 million from the government鈥檚 Local Growth Fund to support economic growth in the area (includes Margate, East Kent).

• Cumbria secured 拢26.8 million from the government鈥檚 Local Growth Fund to support economic growth in the area (includes Whitehaven, Cumbria).

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