The Bedlington Townscape Heritage programme.

This work was coordinated by Arch, The Northumberland Development Company with funding from Heritage Lottery Fund and Northumberland County Council.

Overall 19 buildings were refurbished and restored helping to support 25 businesses. Grants were offered to local independent businesses for restoration and repair work to help restore the special character features such as timber shopfronts and box sash windows. The Market Place was also subject to significant improvements in 2009, helping to create a more attractive and enjoyable space and an area for the Thursday Market.

Throughout the THI a number of community activities have also taken place with local schools, residents and other local organisations which helped educate people about their local heritage and traditional building skills.