Grantham town centre is set to benefit from £880,000 in improvements, following approval of seven key projects by South Kesteven District Council. The funding, secured through a successful bid to the government’s Future High Streets Fund in April 2021, aims to revitalise the town centre and support local businesses.
The projects include installing power supplies to Market Place and Westgate and improving infrastructure, such as new planters, benches, cycle parking, and direction signs for key transport links like the railway and bus stations. Further developments will see the addition of removable bollards around the Conduit Lane car park and enhancements to the cultural quarter and Grantham Market, supporting their growth.
Cllr Ashley Baxter, leader of South Kesteven District Council, highlighted that these projects would be funded from an underspend in previous works, including improvements to Market Place and Station Approach. The upgrades are part of the council’s wider investment programme, which includes resurfacing, better pedestrian access, and traffic signal improvements. The council is committed to completing all new projects by March 31, 2026, with contracts due to be finalised by March 31, 2025.
