Grantham Growth Point

Grantham was awarded "Growth Point" status in 2007 and received over £6 million from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) following a successful bid made by South Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council working in partnership.

SKDC and LCC have a vision for Grantham to become:

• A bigger, better and more balanced town
• A connected town
• A gateway to a sustainable future
• Provide benefits for all

In order to deliver this vision, the partners have identified six key objectives for all future investment and development. These objectives are:

• Objective 1 - Environmental Excellence and Sustainability
• Objective 2 - Sustainable Population Growth
• Objective 3 - Sustainable Economic Growth
• Objective 4 - Sustainable Transport Improvements
• Objective 5 - Develop the Town Centre's Retail, Leisure and Evening Economy
• Objective 6 - Improve Local Services and Community Infrastructure, Benefits for All and Regeneration

As the UK emerges from the economic challenges of the last few years, the Growth Point Partnership remain as committed as everto deliver these objectives and we have developed a strong rapport with private sector landowners, businesses and developers

These objectives are also aligned with SKDC planning policy in the form of the adopted Core Strategy, the emerging Grantham Area Action Plan due for adoption in 2012 and other planning policy documents.

In order to deliver the growth aspirations for Grantham a number of key development sites have been identified including two large, sustainable urban extension sites, as well as four town centre sites which, once redeveloped, will provide high value employment opportunities as well as significantly enhancing  the retail and leisure facilities in the town.

Delivery of the Grantham Growth Point objectives, will realise the vision for Grantham to become a thriving and successful sub regional economic centre.

For more information contact the Grantham Growth Point Team:

Contact Number: 01476 406080

Fax Number: 01476 406000

Contact Email: customerservices@southkesteven.gov.uk

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