Grimsby has advanced a major community-led initiative set to invest up to £20 million in the town over the next decade. The project, ‘Grimsby Together’, is guided by local residents, business leaders, and community organisations, with support from Our Future, a group that specialises in long-term community development.
The programme aligns with the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods funding, which replaced the Long-Term Plan for Towns last year. Grimsby is one of 75 areas receiving grant allocations, with total funding of £1.5 billion nationally and a potential £20 million per town over ten years. The scheme prioritises community input on how funds are spent to maximise local impact.
Current activity includes a series of workshop sessions examining opportunities across key areas such as town centre vitality, business growth, housing, and environmental improvements. One working group, led by E Factor Director Mark Webb, is focusing on enhancing physical and digital connectivity to support commercial activity.
The initiative engages 80 local leaders across eight working groups and a taskforce, representing multiple sectors. Workshops will continue through September, culminating in a public consultation event at Grimsby Central Hall on 25 September, where residents can contribute ideas on the town’s development.
Grimsby Together is designed to channel investment into locally driven projects, supporting business growth, improving public spaces, and enhancing the overall quality of life in the town.
