Whitley Bay bids to bring back good times

Mar 3 2010 by Chris Knox, The Journal

Once the holiday destination of choice for thousands of people in the North East, Whitley Bay has slid into a state of dilapidation over the past 10 years. Chris Knox looks at how businesses are backing the bid to restore the area to its former glory.

Funding decisions

HOW the Whitley Bay regeneration money has so far been spent.

Budgeted regeneration cost: £22.526m.

Funding left: £600,000.

Whitley Bay Playhouse – council contribution: £5.5m.

Waves Leisure Pool – council contribution: £5.05m.

General town regeneration – council contribution: £9.327m.

Funding still needed for –  Phase 2 Dome works

Phase 2 Whitley Park remodeling, Whitley Park lighting and road realignment