A funding boost for a much-criticised town centre development has been approved by Northumberland County Council's cabinet amid rising construction costs.
Bedlington town centre is currently undergoing a significant redevelopment in order to bring in new retail and leisure opportunities as well as a small amount of housing.
The development, which is seen as a priority for both the county council and its development company, Advance, came under fire at last month's meeting of Cramlington, Bedlington and Seaton Valley Local Area Council, with local members slamming the lack of progress on the site.
