Jarrow Town Board

Overview

As part of their long term plan for towns, the government annouced that they would be providing a long term investment into local towns, including Jarrow. 

As a result, Jarrow will receive a 10 year £20 million fund to be spent on local people's priorities.

Government guidance states the funding should focus on three key areas:

  • improving transport and connections to make travel easier for residents and increase visitor numbers
  • tackling crime and anti-social behaviour to keep residents safe and encourage visitors
  • improving town centres to make high streets more attractive and accessible

The Council will be working closely with local community members to create a plan for the town. This will be managed by a new Town Board.

For more information, see the full Terms of Reference.

To read more about the government's long term plan for towns, see the GOV.UK press release.