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Two of Paignton's most disadvantaged areas are set to benefit from £20 million government investment aimed at revitalising local communities.
The funding, part of the national Pride in Place programme, will be distributed over the next 10 years to support improvements to high streets, parks and public spaces according to the government announcement.
Paignton has joined 170 communities across the UK selected for the latest round of funding.
The money will be directed to the Blatchcombe and Blagdon areas, including Foxhole, Queen Elizabeth Drive and Collaton St Mary.
Although the Blatchcombe ward was dissolved in 2019, much of the area now falls within the Kings Ash ward, where life expectancy is two and a half years lower than in Torbay's least deprived areas.
Torbay Council welcomed the announcement, stating the investment would enhance shared spaces, breathe new life into local high streets and improve public areas for everyone to enjoy.
South Devon Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden expressed eagerness to work with local organisations and councillors to ensure the money makes a tangible difference, noting that investment in disadvantaged areas is particularly welcome, especially in places often overlooked in national schemes.
Other Devon areas receiving funding include Devonport, Mount Wise and St Budeaux in Plymouth, whilst Torquay received a similar sum in an earlier phase of the scheme.
More details on how the funding will be allocated were expected soon.