Share your thoughts to shape Mablethorpe’s future

Last year, it was announced that Mablethorpe was selected by the government to receive up to £20 million Pride in Place funding over a ten-year period, starting from April 2027.

Now, engagement is beginning to understand local people’s priorities for Mablethorpe and the surrounding area, with community feedback set to be at the heart of how this funding is invested.

To kickstart the conversations in Mablethorpe, on Thursday, June 4, workshops were held at the Campus for Future Living - built with the help of a Towns Fund government grant - for community champions and elected representatives. The sessions gave the opportunity for attendees to share their feedback, but crucially, also focused on how attendees can carry out their own community engagement events and activities to help inform the programme.

These workshops were followed by the Mablethorpe Pride in Place team hosting a stall at the Campus for Future Living’s one year celebration event on Wednesday June 10. During the day, people stopped by to share their ideas for investment in the town.

Next up, the Pride in Place team will attend the Vintage on Sea event in Sutton-on-Sea on Saturday July 4, and there will be many more opportunities for people to share their thoughts in the coming weeks.

This includes through the website: togetherformablethorpe.co.uk and an online survey form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/togetherformablethorpe

In addition, conversation cards and feedback boxes are also being distributed at key locations throughout the town for people to share their thoughts. And, importantly, community groups, organisations, and champions are being supported and encouraged to hold their own community conversations – further information can be found in the toolkit available on the website.

Councillor Steve Kirk, Portfolio Holder for the Coastal Economy, East Lindsey District Council said: “The views of local people are absolutely key to the success of the Pride in Place programme for Mablethorpe.

“The conversations with the community are now beginning, and the feedback that is being shared is invaluable as it gives a real sense of what matters to people in the town.

“This is an exciting time for the town and by working together for Mablethorpe, we can all ensure that this funding makes a long-term, meaningful impact for the community.”

In addition, the search is now under way for a community-focused Chair to lead the new board that will oversee the Pride in Place programme in Mablethorpe.

Experience in a similar position isn’t necessary as support will be given. Applications are invited from people who care about the town, are ambitious for its future, and who want to make a positive difference for Mablethorpe.

The deadline for applications is midnight, June 21. Full details of this voluntary role and a job description can be found at https://www.togetherformablethorpe.co.uk/wanted-chair-for-mablethorpe/.

The Government’s Pride in Place programme has been set up with the aims of creating thriving places, building stronger communities, and taking back control. Through Pride in Place, Mablethorpe will receive up to £20 million in government funding over ten years, starting from 2027.

The money should be spent on projects and activities that come under a number of broad themes:

- The Town Centre

- Housing, and helping people who are experiencing homelessness

- Getting work and the skills needed for jobs

- Bringing the community together

- Community power, helping people get involved and make decisions

- Health and wellbeing

- Transport, and getting around town

- Safety and security

- Learning and having access to opportunities.

The programme will be overseen by Mablethorpe Neighbourhood Board, led by the new Chair, which will bring together local people as well as representatives from organisations such as the police, East Lindsey District Council, and other partners.

Find out more about the Pride in Place Programme at https://www.togetherformablethorpe.co.uk/