There are many sources of funding available – from local and central government, including other bodies such as Arts Council, and National Lottery. In recent years, we have seen millions go to other Cornish Towns such as St Ives, Newquay, Camborne, for Town improvements, yet Bude has failed to attract any.  A key reason is that the funding pots are often made available with a short application window, which means, that towns without a project plan in an advanced enough state to put forward a feasible bid within the timescales required, will miss out.  For example, Bude has previously missed out on being awarded any Community Renewal Fund due to not having a coherent plan supported by community evidence.

Through consultation with Bude’s community and Businesses the Town Team has been able to build an evidence-based understanding of the needs of the Town. Bude’s Vision and Investment Plan has been driven by the aspirations of local people and recognition of the challenges Bude is facing looking ahead.

Bude’s vision will be realised from the sum of many projects, big and small, around the town centre. It will involve building partnerships and securing investment from a wide range of public and private stakeholders.