Arbroath tops the Town League and is Alex Norris MP’s Exemplar Town for £20 Million Investment

After meeting with Arbroath Town Board, UK Government Minister Alex Norris said to the funding is coming and to keep doing the great work that’s been taking place. 

From revitalising our high street to boosting local amenities, the investment is a major step forward in transforming Arbroath into one of Scotland’s finest seaside towns.    

In March 2024, Arbroath was selected as part of the Government’s Long Term Plan for Towns. The Arbroath Town Board responded with a compelling 10-year vision and a 3-year investment plan, demonstrating exactly how the funding would benefit the town. The efforts, backed by extremely strong community engagement, secured the deal, marking a huge milestone for Arbroath’s future.

In June 2024, Angus Council appointed Peter Stirling as Chair of the newly formed Arbroath Town Board, with just four months to appoint board members and submit the full funding application. 

The application was completed in time and personally handed to key decision-makers in London by Peter and Arbroath MP Stephen Gethins.

The funding has been allocated to deliver projects under three key themes: Safety and Security, Transport and Connectivity, and High Streets, Heritage, and Regeneration.

Community at the Heart of the Plan

Over 800 individuals, including a significant number of young people, contributed their ideas and aspirations. This produced 2,105 comments and ideas and represents the largest community feedback from Arbroath residents for any town plan in decades.