Levelling Up Fund bid within Knottingley
Overview
A £19m bid to the Levelling Up Fund Round 2 for Knottingley has been unsuccessful.
We have been working with local communities on our Knottingley bids and we will keep working together to achieve our goals.
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The bid aimed to encourage residents to take part in retail and leisure activities by:
- revitalising the town centre
- building new leisure facilities
- enhancing pedestrian and cycle routes
Projects
Connectivity and Hill Top
New features:
- new coordinated facades for the main parade of shops
- new pedestrianised area along the length of the high street
- tree planting along the high street
- new bike racks
- new seating
- new free car park to the rear
- widened footpaths designated cycle paths
- new way-finding signs
- step-free links between key locations
Impact:
- improvement of the built environment and quality of the experience for shoppers
Knottingley Active and Recreational Zone
Features:
- new leisure centre with outdoor facilities for all ages, including natural play areas and spaces for seating and picnics
- improved facade for Kellingley Club and upgraded car park on Kellingley Club grounds to help improve the appeal of the area
Impact:
- the proposed leisure offer was identified as a priority through local consultation
- indoor and outdoor facilities offer an active space for young people
Timeline
- submission deadline: 2 August 2022
- estimated outcome announcement: Autumn of 2022
- projects completed by: 31 March 2025