Stronger Towns Fund

Until March 2026

The Stronger Towns Fund is £1.6 billion fund targeted at towns to create new jobs, help train local people and boost growth.

 

Stronger Towns Fund Projects

Jules Brown of Historic England, Natalie Davison-Terranova, Principal and Chief Executive of Bishop Auckland College, Kathryn Watson of Regeneration at DCC, Bryan Harris, Senior Conservation Officer on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.

Spring into Employment with Bishop Auckland College

The Springboard to employment project is centred around training local people for jobs in the area to bring employers and people together.

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Town Centre Diversification Public Realm

Significant improvements will be taking place in Fore Bondgate, North Newgate Street and the Market Place.

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Three women riding bikes wearing cycle helmets and red jackets

Heritage Walking and Cycling Routes

Heritage Walking and Cycling routes will bring people into the town

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Tindale Triangle

A new improved junction at A688/West Auckland Road junction will be implemented to provide improved access to the south western gateway to the town as well as the new retail park.

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