{"id":22779,"date":"2019-05-25T16:06:38","date_gmt":"2019-05-25T15:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=22779"},"modified":"2019-05-24T17:45:36","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T16:45:36","slug":"update-on-high-streets-benefitting-from-62m-heritage-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=22779","title":{"rendered":"Update on High Streets benefitting from \u00a362M heritage boost"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"streetDozens of locations across the country will benefit from a \u00a362 million fund \u2013 \u2018part of the government\u2019s comprehensive plan for High Streets announced at last year\u2019s Budget\u2019 – which will \u2018bring old buildings back into use and turn them into offices, housing and creative spaces.\u2019<\/h3>\n

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Gov UK writes:<\/p>\n

High streets lie at the heart of communities but are under increasing pressure as more people choose to shop online. Building on successful programmes, the funding will be used to regenerate places by turning disused or underused buildings into creative spaces, offices, retail outlets and housing. It is part of the Government\u2019s ongoing work to help high streets adapt to changing consumer habits.<\/p>\n

Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright said: \u2018Our heritage makes communities more attractive places to live, work and visit. This \u00a362 million investment will breathe new life into high streets right across the country, benefiting local people and businesses, as well as providing assistance to much-loved historic buildings. It is right that we do all we can to not only protect our heritage, but make it work for modern life so it can be enjoyed by as many people as possible.\u2019<\/p>\n

[The<\/em>] initiative is part of the government\u2019s comprehensive plan for High Streets announced at last year\u2019s Budget, including a \u00a3675 million Future High Streets Fund and a \u00a31 billion business rates discount for small high street retailers.\u00a0\u00a0 Communities Secretary, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP said: \u2018We\u2019re absolutely committed to seeing our high streets thrive now and in the future. That\u2019s why we put a plan to secure the future of the high street, and are taking action to ensure they can adapt to changing consumer demand and the rise of online shopping. This welcome announcement will help the high street to capitalise on local heritage by restoring treasured historic buildings for economic use. This is a proven way to drive footfall, increase further investment and generate even greater civic pride in our high streets.\u2019<\/p>\n

Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mel Stride, said: \u2018High streets are the lifeblood ?of towns and cities across the country. By reviving older, disused buildings, we\u2019re ensuring ?high streets can not only adapt and change to suit our modern lives – but remain at the heart of our communities for years to come.? Research has shown that for every \u00a31 invested in heritage in England, \u00a31.60 is brought into the wider area.\u2019<\/p>\n

The funding includes:<\/p>\n