Communities across Darlington will receive a share of £20 million to improve local facilities and provide better opportunities for residents.

Darlington is part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, which will invest £19,539,000 in the borough over the next ten years.

A neighbourhood board has been established to lead the initiative locally, which includes residents, businesses, strategic partners, and stakeholders. The five “left behind” areas which will benefit from the funding include: Bank Top, Branksome, Northgate, Red Hall and Skerne Park.

A draft vision, created by Darlington Borough Council, states the plan will “foster connected, inclusive, safe and sustainable neighbourhoods across Darlington that celebrate local identity, support community wellbeing, and can adapt to

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