£1.2m to regenerate Eastfield is welcomed

An investment of more than £1 million to regenerate one of Scarborough’s most deprived areas has been hailed as “fantastic news”.

Scarborough Council’s cabinet approvedinvesting £1.2 million in five areas of work as part of the wider Eastfield regeneration programme.

More than £3 million has been set aside for investment in Eastfield with the money coming from the sale of council-owned land at Middle Deepdale for housing.

Eastfield ward councillor and cabinet member Cllr Tony Randerson said: “It is fantastic news for Eastfield and fantastic news for the south of the Scarborough.”

The package of support includes £200, 000 worth of improvements to Eastfield High Street and a new Halfway Park for use by local families for recreational use; £212,000 to promote employment, voluntary activity and business opportunities; and £240,000 to support young people and families to help realise their potential with a focus on health and wellbeing.