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More high streets to receive funding boost Print
19th May 2021
More than 70 high streets will receive money to improve transport links, build new homes, and transform underused spaces as part of the government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda.
The government has announced that 72 English high streets will share more than £830m, with 57 of these areas announced today (19 May).
Confirmed plans include:
£17.28m for Grimsby will create a new multiplex cinema and market food hall, which hopes to boost visitor numbers to the town centre. A new public square and events space will be created bringing more vitality to the high street.
Maryport has received £11.53 million as part of the Future High Streets Fund to bolster high street businesses and the local economy. A west Cumbrian town has received a multi-million pound Government funding boost. Maryport has received £11.53 million as part of the Future High Streets Fund to bolster high street businesses and the local economy. The money will go towards diversify the high street by delivering a multifunctional space available for markets and events. The funding is part of the Government’s plan to create thousands of jobs in a range of industries across England.
Carlisle was also among the areas that benefited from the funding, receiving £9 million.
Middlesbrough is among the high streets to receive funding Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT HIGH streets across the region have been awarded a share of £831m Government funding to help them bounce back from the pandemic. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced yesterday that 72 areas across England will receive money to implement ambitious plans to improve transport infrastructure, build new homes and transform underused spaces. Sunderland, Bishop Auckland, Blyth, Loftus, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Northallerton and South Shields will each receive funding. This includes £16.54m for Stockton to fund a land bridge over Riverside Road between the High Street and River Tees, as well as a new urban park.