The Town Deal is a £17.5M investment awarded to Todmorden from the government’s £3.6 billion Towns Fund.
The Timeline below shows the key steps undertaken to secure the funding for seven projects, delivered by Calderdale Council and four community partners.
Background
In September 2019, the Government invited 100 places to develop proposals for a Town Deal. This is part of the Government’s £3.6 billion Towns Fund for levelling up the UK economy. Towns across England were invited to bid for funds to work with the Government. This addresses growth constraints and makes sure there is a course of recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
The fund aims to drive the sustainable economic regeneration of towns to deliver long-term economic and productivity growth. Todmorden was invited to develop and submit proposals, for up to £25m of investment.
In July 2020, the Todmorden Town Deal Board was formed. This replaced the Town Development Board that was set up in 2013 by Calderdale Council to help regenerate town centres.
For more information on Todmorden Town Deal Board and the Towns Fund process, visit https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/environment/regeneration/todmorden-town-deal-board
Todmorden Town Deal Timeline
September 2019
Todmorden invited to bid for Town Deal funding
November 2019
Government sets out criteria and conditions for Town Investment Plan
July 2020
Todmorden Town Deal Board set up and begins work on Town Investment Plan
January 2021
The board holds two Citizens Forums online
February 2021
Town Investment Plan submitted to government
June 2021
Government allocates £17.5M to Todmorden, but requests changes to bid
September 2021
Revised Town Investment Plan submitted to Government
November 2021
Board holds Citizens’ Forum at Hippodrome Theatre to share updated Plan
January 2022
£17.5m for eight projects, delivered by six Project Partners, confirmed by Government
Feb - Sept 2022
Project Partners develop Full Business Cases
April – Open Day, Tod College, to continue the conversation locally
Mid-Sept 2022
Full Business Cases submitted for final approval for investment
November 2022
Town Deal Open Day, Tod College
February 2023
£17.5M FINAL APPROVAL for Tod
March 2023
Project Partners working on detailed concepts, specifications, schedules for consultation and planning consents
2023-2026
Projects delivered
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The Town Investment Plan
Todmorden Town Investment Plan sets out a locally owned vision for the town. It provides both investment priorities and project proposals. These aim to drive long-term growth through:
- Investment in connectivity
- Land use
- Economic assets (includes cultural assets)
- Skills
- The visitor economy
- Enterprise infrastructure
The Town Investment Plan reflects the Vision of Todmorden as a thriving, resilient market town which capitalises on its unique landscape, its environment, and its renowned community activism and enterprising spirit.
Todmorden will have a strong visitor economy and be a beacon for social and environmental enterprise, creative industries and healthy living.
The Town Investment Plan
Todmorden Town Investment Plan sets out a locally owned vision for the town. It provides both investment priorities and project proposals. These aim to drive long-term growth through:
- Investment in connectivity
- Land use
- Economic assets (includes cultural assets)
- Skills
- The visitor economy
- Enterprise infrastructure
The Town Investment Plan reflects the Vision of Todmorden as a thriving, resilient market town which capitalises on its unique landscape, its environment, and its renowned community activism and enterprising spirit.
Todmorden will have a strong visitor economy and be a beacon for social and environmental enterprise, creative industries and healthy living.