GAMP funding has been used to enhance a row of shops on Neville Parade. The shops were built in the 1950’s and were in much need of regeneration and improvements. Supported by the Area Action Partnership, the scheme included increasing the number of parking spaces, replacing the existing footpaths with high quality paving flags, more litter bins and cycle stands and the re-cladding of the shop canopy.
Durham County Council managed the scheme with local housing provider livin. Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) supported the project with £30,715 from councillors John Moran and Sarah Iveson’s neighbourhood budgets.
Additional funding of £20,000 came from the council’s Urban and Rural Renaissance Initiative with a further £20,000 coming from the Highways Local Area Programme and £2,600 from livin.
The work has been carried out after local residents and businesses raised concerns that the shops could attract more trade and a revamp may help.
Brian Riley, GAMP coordinator, said: “This is a fantastic example of different organisations coming together in response to local needs.
“The Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership, colleagues within Durham County Council and livin, have funded this project as a direct response to issues identified by the community and local businesses.”
