A deep clean will be given to some of the busiest highways and byways of the Lancaster district.
Key areas across Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth are being given an added level of sparkle by Lancaster City Council.
The work taking place includes:
• Deep clean and general weed removal across busy pedestrianised areas and streets • Removal of sand from beneath all benches and street furniture in Morecambe • Monolith (stone) cleaning in Lancaster • Clean-up and restoration of benches, including graffiti and sticker removal • Manual removal of vegetation from promenade rock armour in Morecambe
The work has been funded by the government's Welcome Back Fund to support the safe return of people to the high street following the Covid-19 pandemic.
It will take place over the next three weeks, with some taking place at night due to the logistics of undertaking a deep clean whilst there is considerable footfall.
“As we welcome people back after what has been a very tough two years, it is imperative that visitors are left with a good impression and want to come back year after year," said Councillor Tricia Heath, cabinet member with responsibility for economic recovery.
“With that in mind the money from the Welcome Back Fund has provided us with the opportunity to give some of our highest footfall areas a really good deep clean so they’re looking their best.”
The Welcome Back Fund is part of the European Development Regional Fund (ERDF), made available to local authorities by the UK Government as part of the Covid-19 response.
In addition to the deep cleans taking place over the next few weeks, it has also helped to fund a number of initiatives including Morecambe’s Dino-Shore-Us event, free bus travel for Christmas shoppers in Lancaster, Heysham Christmas Markets, and Chinese New Year celebrations.
Upcoming events also provided through the Welcome Back Fund include a silent film show in Lancaster on March 20 and a pop-up market and laser show in Morecambe on March 26.
*Lancaster City Council has received £228,905 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund.
Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding.
Deadline day to have your say on plans to scrap Lancaster City Council
New town warden to help tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in Morecambe
"So proud": Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade
Suspected fire at Heysham commercial property discovered to be faulty light fitting
Morecambe FC issues statement after winding up petition filed against club
New centre for people with disabilities opens in Morecambe
Lancaster city centre food charity closed after partial collapse of wall
High street coffee shop set to open in former Burger King in Lancaster
Council issues warning after fake QR codes found on carpark pay machines
Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth station after six years
Three Morecambe and Lunesdale schools to benefit from nursery places cash boost
New look for Morecambe music venue approved
Plans for 250 homes at former Carnforth quarry site thrown out by planners
Lancaster police to hold free bike marking event
Local priorities discussed on Police and Crime Commissioner’s visit to Morecambe
Paralympic hero unveils life‑changing rehab bike at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Police warning after anti-social behaviour reports at Lancaster Castle and Priory
Friend's heartbreaking appeal for help with woman's dying wish to return home
Morecambe bar unveils striking new look
Discount shop in Lancaster shuts down
