The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
| The Castle Sports Complex could be set for a multi-million pound makeover, if South Holland District Council are successful with a government bid. The authority has announced it’s bidding for £20 million as part of the government’s Levelling Up fund. |
| An SHDC spokesman said: “The ambitious plans would seek to remodel the site to create a new and improved offer focused around health, wellbeing, leisure, sport, recreation and community spaces. As well as new indoor facilities the bid would also look to improve the site’s outdoor offering, as well as looking to help attract further footfall into the town centre. “The bid to government, which is expected to be up to £20million, would come as part of the second round of their Levelling Up funding, designed to invest in infrastructure that has the potential to improve lives and give people pride in their communities. The Council is currently working alongside a range of partners to prepare its submission for the District, ahead of the Government’s deadline in July. Councillor Nick Worth, deputy leader and portfolio holder for people, places, economy, said: “Although we are still in the early stages this is an incredibly exciting proposal for South Holland and for Spalding, that has the potential to transform our leisure offer in the District and create a long-lasting legacy with its impact. “There is still a lot of work to do and a long way to go, but if successful these plans would help to significantly improve our sport, recreation and leisure facilities, have great benefits for the health and wellbeing of our residents and enhance and diversify the variety of services and activities on offer in Spalding town centre.” Sir John Hayes MP has also backed the plans, saying: “I am delighted to support this bid to Government to bring significant funding into South Holland. These exciting plans would make a real difference to residents across the District and bring welcome investment into the centre of Spalding.” If South Holland’s bid is successful, more detailed proposals will be developed with input from partners and with close engagement with residents, organisations, community groups and businesses. |
