UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant brings colour to Leatherhead Riverside

Last year, Lib Dem-led Mole Valley District Council was successful in its bid to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and received a first-round award of more than £50,000 to be allocated locally by the council.

Local Lib Dem councillors then supported a Leatherhead Residents Association application for a portion of those funds to create a wildlife mural on an unloved underpass next to the Riverside. The street- art was created by local artist Daniel Strowger. 

The mural promises to brighten a particularly unattractive underpass, which has been a frequent subject of anti-social graffiti. In time, it will tie-in to the Riverside redevelopment as part of Transform Leatherhead. 

Cllr. Keira Vyvyan-Robinson said, “I am thrilled to see the creation of this mural, bringing colour and vibrancy to our townscape. I hope that more artistic creations will follow, encouraging people to explore the town and our countryside. There will be more opportunities to bid for other funds this year, so look out for the announcement.”