Plans for a new cultural quarter in Croydon have been awarded a Government cash boost for its contribution to growth in the region.

Croydon Council has won a bid for £14.2million of Coast to Capital Partnership Funding to enhance the regeneration of College Green and Fairfield Halls.

The project, which is being delivered by the authority’s development company Brick by Brick, will see the area transformed into a ‘cultural quarter’ for the borough.

Phase one of the regeneration – the refurbishment of Fairfield Halls – is underway, with contractors preparing the site for the main structural works to start in May.

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The detailed planning application for the first phase is due to go before committee later this month (23 February).

As a key part of the council’s £5.25 billion regeneration, the plans include new homes, a new public space, a new college, retail and office space with Fairfield at its centre.

Cllr Alison Butler, cabinet member for homes, regeneration and planning, said: “This funding award represents a huge vote of confidence in our vision for the new cultural quarter at Fairfield and College Green, and for the whole of Croydon.

“Through this ambitious regeneration we are delivering new homes, new jobs and a new college – together with a fantastic new performance venue right at the heart of the development.

“It is hugely important, not only for Croydon but for the South East, putting our town firmly back on the map as a key destination for arts and leisure.”

Leader of the council Tony Newman said: “It’s great to get this news on the day Croydon is named as one of the top ten up-and-coming places in London.

“This is an excellent example of what we have achieved for Croydon’s residents through partnership working with the Government, Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

“The regeneration of Fairfield is a key part of Croydon’s transformation and fantastic news for the borough.”

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