Levelling Up Minister visits Maltby Grammar School and Dinnington high street redevelopment projects

The government has put £4.5 million towards the derelict clocktower’s transformation into a near-£6 million “incubator space” for training, apprenticeships and business start-up support.

Ms Davison also visited Dinnington’s high street, where £12 million from the fund will clear the burned-out buildings and revamp the markets area.

She said: “I am delighted to have been able to visit Rother Valley to see the government’s Levelling Up work in action at the old Maltby Grammar School, a building which has so much potential.

“This building will become a central hub to train young people up and provide them with the skills they need to succeed.

“This dedicated centre will bring employers to the area demonstrating the government’s commitment to levelling up and these projects are exactly what the Levelling Up Fund is about.”

Rother Valley MP Alexander Stafford said: “I am delighted that the government will be supporting the Maltby Grammar School redevelopment project to the tune of over £4 million as well as their £12 million commitment to Dinnington.

“We will finally see redevelopment on the high street, so no more burnt-out and damaged buildings.

“We have an ambitious plan to rejuvenate Dinnington town centre and create a vibrant and bustling market place, free of eyesore buildings and properties.

“I am incredibly proud of our area and I cannot wait to see this exciting development get under way.”

Mr Stafford thanked Dinnington Town Council for its support on the Laughton Road project.