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Boston is starting to benefit from over £36M investment that will bring far-reaching, transformational improvements to the town.

The figure was highlighted in this year’s Boston Town Deal annual report and brings together the £21.9M Town Funding that was awarded to Boston in 2021 together with £14.3M in match funding.

Progress is now being made in delivering this investment through a series of targeted projects built around the themes of skills and aspirations, sustainable economic growth, and pride in place. 

In the last year, work has started on the repair, renovation, and redevelopment of the Blenkin Memorial Hall, and on the refurbishment of St Botolph’s library. The Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics has been created and is working with Boston food related businesses, and a consultation event with local residents has taken place about the Mayflower, Boston’s new learning and development facility.

The investment and projects will bring significant benefits for the town, and it is envisaged that over 2,600 people could access learning, more than 80 businesses will be assisted or created, and around 70 jobs could be created as a result of the investment.These details were outlined in the Boston Town Deal annual report which was shared at the board’s AGM taking place at Boston College on Wednesday 19th October. The event, which was open to the public, provided an opportunity for people to meet with project leads and find out more about the investment and the progress to date.

This huge investment offers a unique opportunity to bring significant improvements that will benefit the town now and into the future.

Over the last year, our business cases have all been approved by government and we have started to move from vision to delivery.

Through the annual report and AGM, we are pleased to be able to provide an update on the progress that we have made – and an overview of what is next to come.

It has been great to be able to meet people in person at the AGM and talk about the fantastic work that is getting started.

This is a very exciting time for Boston Town Deal and in the months and years ahead, we will see the projects come to fruition, ultimately helping to make our town an even better place to live, work, invest and visit for generations to come.

Neil KempsterChair of Boston Town Deal

The £36m being invested into transformational projects will bring positive change to every resident, worker and employer in this town. The benefits from these Town Deal projects will have a lasting impact and it shows what can be achieved through partnership working. Boston remains very much open for investment and this council will always support new investment and opportunities that help our residents and visitors.

It is an exciting time for Boston as the delivery of these projects continue to be rolled out.

Cllr Paul SkinnerLeader of Boston Borough Council and Boston Town Deal board member

As well as reflecting the achievements of the last year, the annual report also looks ahead to future milestones, including the completion of works at Blenkin Memorial Hall and St Botolph’s Library. It is also anticipated that town centre improvements will begin on site in spring / summer 2023.

A copy of the Boston Town Deal annual report can be found here:  Boston-annual-report-FINAL.pdf (bostontowndeal.co.uk)