A SCHEME to revitalise district shopping destinations as a knock-on impact of the town centre’s Glass Works regeneration has enhanced more than 500 shop fronts.
Principal Towns – the council-run initiative which set out plans to improve Cudworth, Hoyland, Wombwell, Royston, Goldthorpe and Penistone – has resulted in millions being spent on local centres.
A progress report revealed more than 500 shop frontages have been spruced up, while ‘significant improvements’ have been made to Hoyland Town Square and Wombwell High Street.
Mapplewell Village Hall and New Lodge Community Centre have also undergone refurbishments thanks to the investment.
A report said: “Recent projects included major roofing replacement works at Penistone Town Hall, while repairs and refurbishment at Wombwell Football Club are also being carried out.
“The scheme is expected to be completed by next year.”
