Signing heralds an exciting future

Hartlepool Borough Council and local landowner Jomast have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to develop options for redeveloping the former Wesley Chapel and other sites owned by the company in the marina and waterfront area.

Councillor Shane Moore (left) and Stuart Monk sign the Memorandum of Understanding

Councillor Shane Moore, the Leader of the Council, said: “We are delighted to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with Jomast.

“This is not only a significant first step in the redevelopment of the old Wesley Chapel, it also highlights the importance which the Council and Jomast place on developing the additional sites at the marina and the waterfront as well.

“It’s important because it not only shows the Council and private sector again working together for the good of the town, it also shows how the money that Hartlepool is receiving from the Government’s Town Deal is pump-priming other projects and investment, in addition to the £25m that was announced.”

Stuart Monk, Jomast Managing Director, added: “We see this as a tremendous opportunity to bring forward major investment into Hartlepool which will benefit the town in a very significant way.

“Our investment will produce fantastic new premises which will create opportunities for new businesses, and we’ll be building some excellent, much-needed new housing, which will further enhance Hartlepool’s reputation as a great place to live.

“Working together with the Council and the other development partners will help this happen in a much more effective way and we’re looking forward to a very successful relationship.”

The former Wesley Chapel