£20 Million Partnership for City Projects

Details of projects in Dundee that will receive a share of £20 million of UK Government funding are set to be outlined to councillors. 

A committee convener is welcoming the award, stressing it is the result of direct lobbying by the council and reflects on the city’s successful record of project delivery. 

The city was allocated the cash by the former Levelling Up Partnership, which is now named the Community Regeneration Partnership (CRP) under the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). 

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the city council and MHCLG outlining the expected delivery approach for the CRP. 

Some of the projects included are: 

The city council will be the lead authority for the programme delivery which includes standalone capital projects by the council or third partner parties, challenge funds where organisations and firms are invited to bid, and revenue investment.  

Projects are grouped under one of three themes: Accelerating Dundee’s Business Ambitions, Enhancing the City Centre and Bridging the Divide.      

The programme will be outlined to the Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee at its meeting on April 21. 

Committee convener Councillor Steven Rome said: “We welcome this funding and I am pleased to see the work that has been ongoing to distribute it to projects across the city that have been identified and agreed with the UK Government. 

“The council and its partners want this investment to make a real difference Dundee and its people, so this programme boosts our economy and offers new opportunities for them. 

“The council successfully lobbied for this money and was able to prove a long track record of major project delivery. 

“I am excited to see this programme move onto the next stages and really enhance our city's prospects for the future.”