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Hundreds of jobs could be created as plans for 136-acre urban extension unveiled

Source: https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/news

Plans to transform Skegness with the development of a sustainable urban extension to the west of the town have today (19 May) been revealed.The proposals for Skegness Gateway, to be the subject of a Local Development Order (LDO) with East Lindsey District Council later this year, outline a scheme that will provide hundreds of jobs, a new college, much-needed amenities and new homes for the area.The 136-hectare site is to the west of Skegness and is being proposed through an LDO in conjunction with East Lindsey District Council, which is expected to be submitted later this year.The proposed masterplan includes: around 1,000 new homes, specialist accommodation for older people, a tourism offering, a TEC partnership college, crematorium, employment and commercial land as well as significant green spaces and amenities for local people.