North East Lincolnshire Council has received £236,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the next phase of heritage-led regeneration in Cleethorpes. The funding, provided through the Heritage Place initiative, will help build an evidence base for future investment to protect and enhance historic assets within the Cleethorpes Central Seafront Conservation Area.
Cllr Philip Jackson, Leader of the Council, said: “Thanks to both The National Lottery Heritage Fund with their Heritage Places initiative, and to building owners, the first round of works have seen some significant changes to buildings, such as the refurbished cast-iron balconies on Alexandra Road, as well as exterior work to buildings like The Mermaid and The Dolphin.
“What we have learned from the Townscape Heritage project is that working with the property owners is really the key to delivering successful changes. This first stage of work, will help us to identify eligible properties and interested parties, so that our officers can shape the next phase of the project.”
In 2026, the Council will appoint a heritage building surveyor and a heritage consultant to assess the condition and potential of priority sites. Their findings will guide future capital bids to secure restoration funding. A business and community information event is planned for early in the New Year to outline the programme’s aims and upcoming opportunities.
The grant also supports the return of the Heritage Skills event in summer 2026, offering young people the chance to learn traditional craft techniques. The new programme follows the earlier £3.8 million Cleethorpes Townscape Heritage investment, which delivered improvements to several landmark buildings, including the RAFA club and properties along Alexandra Road.
Procurement for the heritage building surveyor and heritage consultant roles is now open, with tenders closing on 15 December.
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