North Shields Cultural Quarter awarded £1.7million funding
A grant of almost £1.7million has been approved for the creation of a North Shields culture zone
Cabinet members at North Tyneside Council have accepted a grant of nearly £1.7million from the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) to support a Cultural and Creative Zone.
The North Shields-based zone will receive £1,650,000 to create a “cultural quarter” around Howard Street and Saville Street.
The project hopes to develop stronger connections between the town centre and vibrant Fish Quay.
Cllr Carl Johnson, Deputy Mayor of North Tyneside Council, said: “Investment in a Cultural and Creative Zone in North Shields provides us with the opportunity to improve and diversify the economy in the town centre, driving footfall through events and performances and playing a pivotal role in reinvigorating the area and creating social and economic benefits for the people who live, work and visit North Shields, by building on social inclusion and helping create a sense of pride.”
The latest grant has been accepted as part of North Tyneside Council’s Ambition for North Shields and the Fish Quay Masterplan.
It aims at bringing life to the new town centre and riverside, providing support to businesses, leisure users and retail.
The Masterplan also aims to create a smaller but vibrant town centre with more flexible retail opportunities, expanding the evening and weekend economy for visitors to experience a different town centre.