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Major government funding is coming into Mablethorpe over the next ten years – and local people are at the very heart of deciding how this money should be spent.

Through the government’s Pride in Place programme, Mablethorpe is set to receive £20M in funding, starting in 2027.

This funding is all about giving local people power to make Mablethorpe a stronger, thriving place.

The funding will be overseen by a Neighbourhood Board that is being set up, and more than half of those members will be from the local community.

And, starting right now, we’re asking local people to help to shape the plans for this investment: have your say today for Mablethorpe’s exciting future.

What’s Mablethorpe Pride in Place all about?

Mablethorpe is set to receive £20M in government funding as part of the Pride in Place programme. This programme has been set up with three aims – to support stronger communities, to create thriving places, and to help people take back control.

What can the money be spent on?

What the funding will be spent on in Mablethorpe will be decided with local people but it should be used for projects and activties that come under these themes:

  • The Town Centre
  • Housing, and helping people who are experiencing homelessness
  • Getting work and the skills needed for jobs
  • Bringing the community together
  • Community power, helping people get involved and make decisions
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Transport, and getting around town
  • Safety and security
  • Learning and having access to opportunities

These themes are broad which means we can come up with varied and different projects for the funding – but what will be most important of all is that the money is invested in things the community wants.

63% of the funding has to be spent on capital projects, so physical projects, whilst the rest – 37% – can be spent on revenue projects, meaning activities that involve people.

Where can the funding be spent?

The money available can be spent within the existing Town Council boundary for Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea. This covers the same area where the £38million investment through the Town Deal programme is being spent.

When will the funding start?

This funding will be invested in Mablethorpe over ten years from April 2027. The funding will come from government in phases over the ten year period so we won’t get all the £20M up front. We will be given a small amount of the funding – called ‘capacity funding’ – to help us get started this year.

What do we have to do for the funding?

We have to come up with a ten year vision for the funding which sets out the long-term ‘priorities’ that the money will be spent on in Mablethorpe. We also need to come up with a plan for the first four years. The vision and plan have to be sent to the government by 28th November 2026.

Who will oversee this funding?

We’re setting up a Neighbourhood Board for Mablethorpe. This will be a mix of local people as well as representatives from important organisations such as the police, East Lindsey District Council, and other partners. The MP Victoria Atkins will be on the board and we are working with the MP to appoint a chair. This is in line with the government guidance.

Who will be carrying out the work?

The Pride in Place Programme Manager is Bonnie Mitchell and the Pride in Place Programme Coordinator is Saskia Zablockyj who will make sure the funding and projects are delivered in Mablethorpe. They will also be working in Skegness which is also receiving the funding, so we can be joined up between both towns and share best practice. You will see the Programme Manager and Programme Coordinator out and about as a really important part of their roles will be working with local people and finding out what the community wants in Mablethorpe.

Where can I find out more?

The government has lots of information online about the programme and the plans.

How can I get involved?

You can get involved right now by filling in the feedback form on our website. You can also follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn – there’ll be lots of opportunities to get involved in the coming months and years, we’ll keep you posted on our website and social media.

Have your say today

We need your thoughts, ideas, suggestions today! Please fill in the form below and tell us what you think.

Want to continue to be kept informed and involved? Add your name and email address here and we’ll keep you posted on what’s happening with Mablethorpe Pride in Place plans.

Please do not provide any personal or sensitive personal data. Your feedback will be used as part of our ongoing consultation and engagement to shape a Pride in Place programme for Mablethorpe. Your personal details will be kept for three months. Please see our privacy policy here: Our Privacy Policy

Your feedback

Here are some of the comments we’ve heard so far. What do you think? Add your voice by filling in our form.

“I would like to see Queens Park tidied up so it’s a nicer place for people to spend time.”
“Maybe sort out Spanish City.”
“I think the town centre including Spanish city needs a full regeneration.”
“Would be good to see all the paving redone and a rethink on tidying up shopfronts on the High Street.”
“Make it a town that we are all proud to be part of.”
“Could we get the promenade sorted along with the beach.”

Latest News

The story so far ...

Programme Manager and Programme Coordinator appointed
Engagement and consultation begins
New Mablethorpe Neighbourhood Board confirmed and the boundary for where the funding will be invested also agreed
Deadline for the submission to government of the ten year vision and four year plan

Funding begins

Programme finishes

Do you have any questions for us? Please get in touch:

Pride in Place Programme Manager, Bonnie Mitchell – Bonnie.Mitchell@e-lindsey.gov.uk

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