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Popular UK seaside town unveils £7.2m makeover including water play area, beach volleyball courts and climbing wall
A POPULAR UK seaside town has revealed its staggering £7.2 million makeover.
The transformation of the beloved holiday destination has seen the creation of a water play area, beach volleyball courts and a climbing wall.
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Like many of Britain's seaside towns, West Green in Banjo Road, Littlehampton, has struggled with dwindling footfall and high street closures.
In a bid to revive the town, a staggering £7.2 million was pumped into the area as part of the Government's Levelling Up plans.
The refurbishment of West Green has seen the creation of a water play area, as well new courts for volleyball, basketball courts and petanque.
A climbing wall has also been installed in the area for children to enjoy.
Meanwhile, food and drink kiosks have been set up in West Green with four local businesses set to provide refreshments.
Bentleys Cafe, Jim's Ice Cream, Soul Kitchen & Bar and the Board Cafe will all be providing refreshments on-site.
Improved beach showers, pathways and seating areas, in addition to changing places for babies, have been established to make the beach more accessible.
Martin Lury, Leader of the Council and Chair of the Policy and Finance Committee, has said: "We're really pleased to have created a space that reflects what local people told us they wanted, while also making Littlehampton's seafront more inviting for visitors.
'It's a place for everyone - families, young people, and older residents - to enjoy throughout the year.
'I'm proud of what's been achieved and look forward to seeing the community making the most of The West Green."
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The government minister for local growth added that the development will help to boost the tourist destination's local economy.
Alex Norris, government minister for local growth, said: "The West Green will be a brilliant asset for residents and a real draw for visitors, boosting the local economy whilst creating a space everyone can enjoy."
The news comes after plans to build 4000 homes in North Yorkshire got the greenlight from the local authority.
Maltkin, a proposed new town between York and Harrogate, will sit on a 300 acre site and be built around local amenities including primary schools and sports hubs.
Mark Crane, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for open to business, said: "This important decision allows us to continue progressing plans to provide much needed new homes and support services in the central part of North Yorkshire.
"Developments like Maltkiln are, therefore, hugely important in addressing our housing needs and providing sustainable communities for people to call home."
