Devonport (2000) New deal for communities - smaller scale

• Why was the New Deal for community needed in Devonport to regenerate the area? And what was done?


  • To oversee a 10 year regeneration (budget £49 million). Aimed to tackle various issues like crime, poor health, employment and environmental concerns.
  • Managed in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Government Office and South West Regional Development Agency
• What were the positives of the regeneration of Devonport? 


  • Secured £48.7 million in regeneration funding
  • Received a new deal for communities which aimed to improve quality of life by addressing socal, economic and environmental issues 
  • Transformed former Royal Navy South Yard into vibrant, attractive + prosperous area for living and working 
  • Improved housing 
  • Community involvement
• What were the negatives of the regeneration of Devonport?

  -Innicifiancy and management issues

  • Little progress in some cases
  • Crime rates still high
  • Still high unemployment poor health and low education achievement
  • Difficult to address fully
  • some led to displacements of local residents = tension in the community