Councillor welcomes news of £20m investment for 'overlooked' estate

A Biddick and All Saints councillor has welcomed plans to invest £20million in her ward.

- by Ryan Smith

Cllr Katharine Maxwell has spoken of her delight after the Government's recent announcement that Biddick Hall is to be benefit from £20million-worth of investment as part of the Pride in Place Programme.

The investment will be over a 10-year period and aims to develop a strong community ethos for the area but putting the decision-making on spending in the hands of local residents.

A new Neighbourhood Board will be established next year and they will be required to produce a 10-year plan for the Biddick Hall estate.

The board will be made up of councillors, the local MP, local businesses, faith groups, community groups and more-with all required to undertake extensive public consultation to ensure full community engagement.