Regeneration of a spa town: case study Scarborough Chris Hall Conservation Officer, Scarborough Borough Council A great place to live, work and play
Issues 7,000 workless residents 10,000 residents living in some of the 10% most disadvantaged communities in England and Wales Low skills base -12% of population had no qualifications/only 24% NVQ level 4 and above (32% UK) Low waged economy ( 403pw Scarborough/ 490pw UK) Lowest levels of literacy and numeracy in North Yorkshire Lowest life expectancy in North Yorkshire A great place to live, work and play
SYMPTOMS Lack of confidence Decaying or run down buildings Cultural assets tired and not performing well Poor quality public realm. Lowest common denominator in design A great place to live, work and play
Key Themes Promote Scarborough s strategic role in the region as a whole Develop a quality public space strategy Prioritise the development of flagship projects Promote a cultural renaissance Encourage economic development Create strong, stable and healthy communities Plan for Growth A great place to live, work and play
OBJECTIVES Give priority to the development of flagship projects that will play a key part in the Renaissance of Scarborough s reputation Across the Yorkshire & Humber region, Britain and Europe Promote the town s heritage and foster local distinctiveness to enable Scarborough to play a full role in defining the unique character of the Yorkshire region Make a visible and radical impact on Scarborough s urban space to profoundly change its image A great place to live, work and play
Scarborough Renaissance Programme 2004-2011 projects involving heritage assets Woodend Creative Workspace Renovation of the Rotunda Museum Sandside public realm improvements/inner Harbour pontoons Old Pier/Vincent s Pier improvements Scarborough Spa Development Peasholm Park Open Air Theatre A great place to live, work and play
..the heritage angle at Woodend has proven to be quite fruitful. Andrew Clay, Director Woodend Creative industries Centre
Scarborough s premier entertainment and conference venue Required major investment To enhance the cultural landscape of Scarborough Rejuvenate it as a contemporary and vibrant cultural centre Improve the prominence of the Spa within the town Strengthen the wider South Bay cultural quarter complementing Rotunda Museum, Woodend Creative Workspace and the Art Gallery Continuing theme of preserving and showcasing Scarborough s architectural heritage A great place to live, work and play
The Grand Hall and back stage facilities The Spa Bar restaurant and toilets The entrance lobby, foyer and Caretakers Cottage Spa Forecourt Aquarium Top Car Park Yorkshire Forward Funding 4 million SBC (of which prudential borrowing TOTAL 2.27 million 2 million) 6.27 million A great place to live, work and play
Construction of an extended and lowered stage Removal of some stage tiers to increase stage depth Construction of 2 stage lifts to increase flexibility and assist in storage of removable seating Insertion of new structure at high level supporting lighting and proscenium Replacement of sprung dance floor with modern equivalent A great place to live, work and play
FUTURE OF THE HARBOUR WAS UNCERTAIN Fishing in decline Cargo trade entirely disappeared Decay in infrastructure A great place to live, work and play
Harbour Development Plan commercial leisure