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Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Popular UK seaside resort once dubbed ‘a hellhole' to undergo £70million upgrade with new restaurants and 154-room hotel
Locals said they don't feel safe walking with drug paraphernalia on the ground SANDS GOOD Popular UK seaside resort once dubbed 'a hellhole' to undergo £70million upgrade with new restaurants and 154-room hotel Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S "very bad" seaside spot is getting a whopping £70million revamp to become a posh new destination. The iconic harborside is set to become home to a swanky hotel to counter locals who have been left bitterly disappointed with their beloved landscape. 5 Torquay harbourside will be getting a £70million revamp Credit: Torbay Council 5 The popular seaside spot is now set to go be the site of a sparkling new hotel Credit: Torbay Council 5 Locals are fuming at the fly-tipping and drug paraphernalia on the floor Credit: Devon Live/BPM Residents Torquay harbourside, Devon, were gutted that their beautiful town was being trashed, with litter and drugs paraphernalia left around. Fuming homeowners, dog walkers and families are scared to walk down some streets, meanwhile, visitors are leaving the once bustling hotspot disappointed. One scathing local said the situation was "very bad" and claimed the council aren't stepping up to resolve it, as reported by DevonLive. "We have contacted the council, the police and Swisco (street cleaning and maintenance company), but haven't heard back from any of them," they said. Pointing at a pile of litter, they added: "It annoys me when you read all these pieces about Torquay being such a lovely place, yet, just two minutes from where the tourists walk up and down, you have this horrendous thing.' Horrified residents have also said they have seen the area increasingly plagued by drug use - exacerbated by a lack of police presence. However, Torbay Council has announced that the area is set to be the site of a huge £70million regeneration scheme, aimed to tackle the "horrendous" harbourside. It has shared a plan that councillors believe will "revolutionise" the popular town. The Strand area, a former Debenhams store, will be the site of a " high-quality landmark" hotel with a staircase connecting the harbourside with The Terrace. With views of the harbour, the soon-to-be hotel will boast 154 rooms and a luxurious space on the ground floor. Fly-through video shows what major Scots city will look like after huge £20m revamp It's predicted that the development will provide about 80 full-time jobs, £32m in paychecks, and entice 86,000 new visitors to Torquay in the first 30 years. The Strand was bought up in 2020 with planning granted in 2023 when Wilmott Dixon and Milligan appointed as Torbay's regeneration partners Stuart Harris, CEO for Milligan, said: "This is more than just a regeneration project - it's about delivering something truly special for the town, blending high-quality design with exceptional experiences. "One of the key design features is a striking new staircase, which will enhance the public realm and provide a seamless connection between the harbourside and The Terrace improving connectivity to the Hilton, Premier Inn, and car park." The designs are still in the works with Torbay council claiming they want to include "historical elements" in the final design. Residents are able to give their say in summer when the final plans are released with results in early 2026. Torbay council assured locals that no buildings will be demolished until they get the go-ahead from residents. 5 Residents have been complaining about litter on Belgrave Road, Torquay Credit: Devon Live/BPM


The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Popular UK seaside resort once dubbed ‘a hellhole' to undergo £70million upgrade with new restaurants and 154-room hotel
BRITAIN'S "very bad" seaside spot is getting a whopping £70million revamp to become a posh new destination. The iconic harborside is set to become home to a swanky hotel to counter locals who have been left bitterly disappointed with their beloved landscape. Advertisement 5 Torquay harbourside will be getting a £70million revamp Credit: Torbay Council 5 The popular seaside spot is now set to go be the site of a sparkling new hotel Credit: Torbay Council 5 Locals are fuming at the fly-tipping and drug paraphernalia on the floor Credit: Devon Live/BPM Residents Torquay harbourside, Devon, were gutted that their beautiful town was being trashed, with litter and drugs paraphernalia left around. Fuming homeowners, dog walkers and families are scared to walk down some streets, meanwhile, visitors are leaving the once bustling hotspot disappointed. One scathing local said the situation was "very bad" and claimed the council aren't stepping up to resolve it, as reported by DevonLive. "We have contacted the council, the police and Swisco (street cleaning and maintenance company), but haven't heard back from any of them," they said. Advertisement Read more Pointing at a pile of litter, they added: "It annoys me when you read all these pieces about Torquay being such a lovely place, yet, just two minutes from where the tourists walk up and down, you have this horrendous thing.' Horrified residents have also said they have seen - exacerbated by a lack of police presence. However, Torbay Council has announced that the area is set to be the site of a huge £70million regeneration scheme, aimed to tackle the "horrendous" harbourside. It has shared a plan that councillors believe will "revolutionise" the popular town. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The Strand area, a former Debenhams store, will be the site of a " high-quality landmark" hotel with a staircase connecting the harbourside with The Terrace. With views of the harbour, the soon-to-be hotel will boast 154 rooms and a luxurious space on the ground floor. Fly-through video shows what major Scots city will look like after huge £20m revamp It's predicted that the development will provide about 80 full-time jobs, £32m in paychecks, and entice 86,000 new visitors to Torquay in the first 30 years. The Strand was bought up in 2020 with planning granted in 2023 when Wilmott Dixon and Milligan appointed as Torbay's regeneration partners Advertisement Stuart Harris, CEO for Milligan, said: "This is more than just a regeneration project - it's about delivering something truly special for the town, blending high-quality design with exceptional experiences. "One of the key design features is a striking new staircase, which will enhance the public realm and provide a seamless connection between the harbourside and The Terrace improving connectivity to the Hilton, Premier Inn, and car park." The designs are still in the works with Torbay council claiming they want to include "historical elements" in the final design. Residents are able to give their say in summer when the final plans are released with results in early 2026. Advertisement Torbay council assured locals that no buildings will be demolished until they get the go-ahead from residents. 5 Residents have been complaining about litter on Belgrave Road, Torquay Credit: Devon Live/BPM 5 Locals say they don't feel safe walking around when there are hypodermic needles on the ground Credit: Devon Live/BPM


Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
English coastal town reveals plans to become popular tourist destination with £10.4million attraction revamp
There's already some major multi-million pound building projects that have taken place CASH INJECTION English coastal town reveals plans to become popular tourist destination with £10.4million attraction revamp Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN English coastal town has revealed plans to become a popular tourist destination. £10.4million will be ploughed into the seaside location to give it a huge revamp and attract more people. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Developers have teamed up with the District Council in Dover to revamp the area Credit: Alamy 6 The public body wants to increase tourism and investment in the town Credit: Alamy Dover District Council plans to "boost regeneration and economic growth" and the body has teamed up with private contractors. It has also decided to collaborate with developers to reinvigorate the area and make it "a place to live, work, visit, learn and invest". The body has partnered up with Willmott Dixon and Milligan, as they seek to improve public areas. Together, the companies intend to increase living areas in the town centre whilst bringing together developments that are for mixed-use. It will also include a potential public sector hub in the centre of town which will provide health and public services to those living there. This comes as the historic town hall - called Maison Dieu - is set to reopen following a huge £10.4million restoration. There is also ongoing construction at a number of sites across the town which includes The Bench Building. The huge revamp is set to make the property a centre for business, education and for creatives in the area. Ongoing construction in the town also includes the new-look Market Square. Nadeem Aziz - who is the Chief Executive of Dover District Council - explained the work will help Dover "realise its full potential as a thriving town centre". The Dorset Hamlet of Seatown is Overlooked by Brits He explained: "We know how much potential Dover town centre has and we're already seeing this with projects such as the Maison Dieu and The Bench building. "But there is so much more it has to offer and this work will help realise its full potential to create a thriving town centre. "Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and blending public and private sector investment will create a transformational masterplan to benefit the community." The developers also gushed about the upcoming projects as they praised the potential opportunities the town will offer. Stuart Harris is chief executive at Milligan and he exclaimed: "Dover's assets, like its coastline, history, and connectivity, make it a prime location for transformation. "Working collaboratively with the council and local stakeholders, we will help shape its next chapter." 6 6 Over £10million will be ploughed into the area Credit: Alamy 6 The chief executive of the council wants the town to 'realise its full potential' Credit: Alamy


The Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
English coastal town reveals plans to become popular tourist destination with £10.4million attraction revamp
AN English coastal town has revealed plans to become a popular tourist destination. £10.4million will be ploughed into the seaside location to give it a huge revamp and attract more people. 5 5 Dover District Council plans to "boost regeneration and economic growth" and the body has teamed up with private contractors. It has also decided to collaborate with developers to reinvigorate the area and make it "a place to live, work, visit, learn and invest". The body has partnered up with Willmott Dixon and Milligan, as they seek to improve public areas. Together, the companies intend to increase living areas in the town centre whilst bringing together developments that are for mixed-use. It will also include a potential public sector hub in the centre of town which will provide health and public services to those living there. This comes as the historic town hall - called Maison Dieu - is set to reopen following a huge £10.4million restoration. There is also ongoing construction at a number of sites across the town which includes The Bench Building. The huge revamp is set to make the property a centre for business, education and for creatives in the area. Ongoing construction in the town also includes the new-look Market Square. Nadeem Aziz - who is the Chief Executive of Dover District Council - explained the work will help Dover "realise its full potential as a thriving town centre". The Dorset Hamlet of Seatown is Overlooked by Brits He explained: "We know how much potential Dover town centre has and we're already seeing this with projects such as the Maison Dieu and The Bench building. "But there is so much more it has to offer and this work will help realise its full potential to create a thriving town centre. "Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and blending public and private sector investment will create a transformational masterplan to benefit the community." The developers also gushed about the upcoming projects as they praised the potential opportunities the town will offer. Stuart Harris is chief executive at Milligan and he exclaimed: "Dover's assets, like its coastline, history, and connectivity, make it a prime location for transformation. "Working collaboratively with the council and local stakeholders, we will help shape its next chapter." 5 5 5


The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
English coastal town reveals plans to become popular tourist destination with £10.4million attraction revamp
AN English coastal town has revealed plans to become a popular tourist destination. £10.4million will be ploughed into the seaside location to give it a huge revamp and attract more people. 6 Developers have teamed up with the District Council in Dover to revamp the area Credit: Alamy 6 The public body wants to increase tourism and investment in the town Credit: Alamy Dover District Council plans to "boost regeneration and economic growth" and the body has teamed up with private contractors. It has also decided to collaborate with developers to reinvigorate the area and make it "a place to live, work, visit, learn and invest". The body has partnered up with Willmott Dixon and Milligan, as they seek to improve public areas. Together, the companies intend to increase living areas in the town centre whilst bringing together developments that are for mixed-use. READ MORE ON COASTAL TOWN It will also include a potential public sector hub in the centre of town which will provide health and public services to those living there. This comes as the historic town hall - called Maison Dieu - is set to reopen following a huge £10.4million restoration. There is also ongoing construction at a number of sites across the town which includes The Bench Building. The huge revamp is set to make the property a centre for business, education and for creatives in the area. Most read in News Travel Ongoing construction in the town also includes the new-look Market Square. Nadeem Aziz - who is the Chief Executive of Dover District Council - explained the work will help Dover "realise its full potential as a thriving town centre". The Dorset Hamlet of Seatown is Overlooked by Brits He explained: "We know how much potential Dover town centre has and we're already seeing this with projects such as the Maison Dieu and The Bench building. "But there is so much more it has to offer and this work will help realise its full potential to create a thriving town centre. "Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and blending public and private sector investment will create a transformational masterplan to benefit the community." The developers also gushed about the upcoming projects as they praised the potential opportunities the town will offer. Stuart Harris is chief executive at Milligan and he exclaimed: "Dover's assets, like its coastline, history, and connectivity, make it a prime location for transformation. "Working collaboratively with the council and local stakeholders, we will help shape its next chapter." 6 6 Over £10million will be ploughed into the area Credit: Alamy 6 The chief executive of the council wants the town to 'realise its full potential' Credit: Alamy 6 The Market Square has already been given a new look Credit: Alamy