Regeneration in Shepway

This section looks at the wider regeneration effort within the district. Since the mid-1990s the Council, in partnership with a variety of stakeholders, has been working to improve the quality of life for residents of Shepway. The following initiatives are just a flavour of how this regeneration drive is contributing towards improvements in the local economy, building the capacity of local people, reducing social problems and upgrading the quality of the local environment:

Shepway-wide:

• Choose Shepway - Economic Regeneration Strategy 2007-2017
• BOSCO+ (France-UK Partnership)

Rural:

• Rural Regeneration
• Hawkinge Partnership
• Kent Downs AONB
• Romney Marsh Countryside Project
• Romney Marsh Visitor Centre
• Romney Resource Centre
• Whitecliffs Countryside Project

Urban:

• Regeneration in Folkestone
• Guildhall North Neighbourhood Renewal Area
• Bouverie Place Shopping Centre
• Coastal Park and The Leas
• Creative Quarter
• Folkestone Seafront and Harbour Area
• Streets and Squares
• University Centre Folkestone

Looking to get involved in community and voluntary work? Go to our contacts page for direct access to a host of other stakeholders in the district.

Looking for funding opportunities? Go to our Funding Opportunities page.