B&M makes way for revamp
BOSTON Borough Council has been successful in purchasing the former B&M site at the heart of the proposed Rosegarth Square development.
This represent a major move forward with development proposals for the area utilising £14.8 million of Levelling Up funding secured by the council.
Since the B&M store ceased operating the site has been earmarked for redevelopment and is an important part of the town centre regeneration.
Leader of Boston Borough Council, Cllr Anne Dorrian, said: “Improving the town centre is one of our top priorities and we are determined to push ahead to ensure our vision becomes a reality.
“Developing this large, derelict building is yet another piece in that transformation jigsaw. I am really pleased that we have been able to utilise government grant funding to purchase the former B&M site, and we have exciting ideas to ensure that the site makes a positive contribution to our town.”
Overall, there is significant investment being made in the town with other projects under way or recently delivered such as the Boston Town Deal projects, Blenkin Memorial Hall, Dolphin Lane rejuvenation, transforming Boston’s Historic buildings, Boston railway station transformation and the demolition of the former
Ingelow Centre ready for the new Mayflower building, part of Boston College.
Councillor Dorrian adds: “This is just the beginning of our journey to deliver a town centre which residents will be proud of, businesses will want to invest in, and visitors will come to shop, eat and drink, socialise and spend their free time.
We’re grateful for the support of HM Government through the Levelling Up Fund, making this transformation possible for the benefit of our community.
More details of the progress of Boston’s Levelling Up project can be found on the web pages of Boston Borough Council and its social media channels.