Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 25, 2026

Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets

Andy Burnham said the funds would "help put power back into the hands of locals who know their area best" as part of his effort to "restore pride and bring hope back".

Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets

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Andy Burnham said the funds would "help put power back into the hands of locals who know their area best" as part of his effort to "restore pride and bring hope back".

Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafes The UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by taking boarded-up shops, pubs...

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Andy Burnham said the funds would "help put power back into the hands of locals who know their area best" as part of his effort to "restore pride and bring hope back". Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafes The UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by taking boarded-up shops, pubs and clubs and turning them into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs.

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  • Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafes The UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by taking boarded-up shops, pubs...

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