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The High Streets Task Force has announced new training, expert advice and online resources for high streets in England.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, to provide them with clarity and reassurance over rent payments.
The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get people back to work and customers back to the shops.
Business Improvement Districts will receive funding in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The high street, in the Rhondda Valley, was named ‘High Street of the Year’ and wins £15,000 for the local community.
Competition aims to celebrate towns’ achievements, including in areas such as entrepreneurship, technology, community, enterprise, and integration.
First 14 of 20 pilot areas to receive tailored expert support to assist in rejuvenating their town centres announced.
Judges have been announced to select winners of the Great British High Street Awards 2019 from a shortlist of 40 finalists.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New plans to take back control of vacant high streets as a government-backed scheme goes live in 5 towns across the country.
Over 50 areas across the country are going through to the second phase of a multi-million fund that will transform their high streets.
A new forward-thinking High Streets Task Force supporting local leaders to revitalise high streets and town centres has been launched.
High Streets Minister Jake Berry announces 4 successful applicants to the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Loan Fund.
Government reaffirms commitment to people across the North as Northern Powerhouse reaches five year milestone
Thousands of homeowners will be able to extend their properties quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application.
Competition launches in reigning high street champion Crickhowell – nominations are now open.
High Streets Minister Jake Berry MP in Altrincham, Greater Manchester for the launch of the National High Street Perfect Day pilot.
More than 300 bids from local authorities across the country have been received for a share of the £675 million Future High Streets Fund to transform their local high streets.
Towns across the country will benefit from a new scheme which will see landlords turn their empty shops into vibrant community hubs open to the public.
Councils across England will receive an immediate cash boost from a £9.75 million fund to back their efforts in cleaning up high streets and town centres.
Millions of pounds in extra funding and new planning measures to build thousands of homes, rejuvenate high streets, create jobs and deliver economic growth.
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