Rotherham Council has secured just under £20 million of Government funding. The funding will deliver two projects in the town centres of Dinnington and Wath. This is as a result of the Council's bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund and follows the £40m already secured for investment in the leisure economy, skills development and town centre regeneration.
The £11 million scheme at Dinnington aims to address blight in the town centre and boost the local economy. The funding will facilitate clearance of the burnt out and derelict buildings on the hight street and pave the way for a new attractive town square, with purpose built commercial units to diversify the local offer.
Improvements to the outdoor market will contribute to a more attractive environment and give it pride of place on the high street. This will potentially be a pack-away provision, that allows for the space to be used for events and general use on non-market days.
The redevelopment will include high-quality public realm investment and soft landscaping to create a healthy and sustainable town centre. Redesigned pedestrian routes will create safer and more accessible links between the bus station, car parks and the high street.
The project has been developed in more detail since the autumn 2023 consultation, and plans will be submitted for determination in the coming months.
Physical works are expected to commence autumn 2024 with an aim for the project to be completed by spring 2026.
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Frequently asked Questions
How is the scheme being funded?
The scheme is being funded by a grant from the government which was secured by the Council in Summer 2023 as a result of the Levelling Up bid that was submitted in 2022.
How will the investment benefit the area?
The investment aims to improve the quality of the buildings and environment in the area and as such attract more visitors and boost the local economy. By encouraging more people to use their local town centre it is hoped that benefits will be wide reaching. The investment also aims to reduce incidences of negative behaviour in the town centre.
When will the project start and finish?
Funding for the scheme was first announced in March 2023 and was secured by the Council in June 2023. The project formally began in August 2023 following authorisation at Cabinet.
It will be a number of months before any physical works are visible on site,. It is anticipated that the construction phase of the project will start in autumn 2024 and complete by Spring 2026.
How will local people be kept up to date with the project?
This dedicated page will be kept up to date with key information. Links to the website will be displayed on posters and site hoardings locally.
The ward newsletter will also continue to be a key method for sharing information about the project.
How do I enquire about leasing one of the new units?
Please note that we are in the early stages of the project and timescales for beginning the letting application process are not yet known.