UK Pledges £210m to Turn Boarded-Up High Streets Into Community Hubs
Andy Burnham said the funding is meant to hand power to local people converting empty shops, pubs and clubs into community spaces.
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The UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by converting boarded-up shops, pubs and clubs into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs, according to the Guardian.
The funding is intended to help local people turn empty commercial properties into spaces that serve their communities, the Guardian reported.
'Power back into the hands of locals'
Andy Burnham said the funds would "help put power back into the hands of locals who know their area best," according to the report.
He added that the initiative was part of an effort to "restore pride and bring hope back," the Guardian said.
Details on how the £210m will be distributed, which areas will receive funding first, or the program's timeline were not included in the available report.
Sources
- Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets — The Guardian — World
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