The Government announced that Parkwood Springs, Mexborough and Moorends will receive funding from the Levelling Up Fund for regeneration plans.

Parkwood Springs is receiving £200,000 which will be used to redevelop the popular site and to clear the old ski village structures and debris.

The council will be working towards securing additional funding for the project, while an ecological assessment will also be carried out.

Councillor Mazher Iqbal, Executive Member for City Futures: Development, Culture and Regeneration at Sheffield City Council, said: “We recognise the vast potential that Parkwood has to offer in Sheffield, both as a major tourist attraction for the region and as a site that will be central to contributing towards improving the health, lifestyle and opportunities for local people.”

The report setting out these plans for Parkwood is due to be presented to the Council’s Co-operative Executive on 15 December.

The government also announced that Doncaster will receive £25m for projects in Moorends and Mexborough.

Mayor Ros Jones said: ‘‘Whilst I am pleased that the Government has seen the merits of our bid for Doncaster North, I am disappointed that our other bid for Edlington has not been given the same support. Levelling Up Funding should be targeted at areas that need it most and have a strong case for regeneration.’’ 

This will include the improvement of cycle provision and pedestrian crossing as well as the forecourt outside Doncaster railway station.

Mexborough First Cllr Sean Gibbons said: “This is fantastic news and means that Mexborough will now receive a further circa £15m to level up the town and deliver much needed regeneration & investment.’’

He added: “We will continue to work in partnership with Ros Jones, City of Doncaster Council senior officers and other partners to regenerate our principal town and create jobs and growth.”