Coastal Communities Fund creates work opportunities

More than 10,000 jobs, training places and apprenticeships created.

The Coastal Communities Fund’s benefits are starting to show with more than 10,000 training places, job vacancies and apprenticeships created.

These opportunities have been delivered thanks to the support of the government’s Coastal Communities Fund, which is driving regeneration of Britain’s seaside communities.

Set up in 2012 to invest in seaside towns achieve economic potential and reduce unemployment, the Coastal Communities Fund will support projects that will result in apprenticeships, training places and jobs.

January saw a record £36M committed to boost growth in seaside towns and the latest news shows that the investment is working.

Expected to attract in excess of £213M in private sector investment, the government has already invested approximately £120M in projects across the UK, with the business opportunities set to guarantee the long term future of seaside towns and communities across the UK.

The new figures show that nearly 3,000 new jobs have been created, along with 6,800 apprenticeships and training places and the success of the Fund resulted in a five-year extension which was announced in July’s Budget.

Mark Francois is the Coastal Communities Minister and after witnessing the transformation of Bognor Regis, he outlined the advantages of the Coastal Communities Fund to the economy.

He said: “Few things beat a day at the seaside which is why our Coastal Communities Fund is investing millions in regenerating cherished seaside towns so they can be year-round success stories.

“Our one nation government is determined to kick-start local economic growth, build infrastructure and create the business opportunities so seaside towns can thrive.

“We are now seeing coastal towns pick up pace; create thousands of jobs, apprentices and training places which is great news for the community and economy.”

Along with Bognor Regis, some of the coastal communities to have already benefited from the Fund include Bournemouth, Lincolnshire, Cornwall, Margate, Blackpool and Brighton.

With the number of holiday trips to the seaside on the rise according to VisitEngland statistics, the work of the Coastal Communities Fund is absolutely vital.

In addition, the government is encouraging communities to bid for the new Coastal Revival Fund which will support the restoration of local heritage and facilities that benefit the community.

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