Case study

The George Cafe to be transformed with support of almost £250,000

Almost £250,000 from the Community Ownership Fund has been allocated to help secure the future of The George Café in Newnham.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 17 January 2023

The George closed in early 2018, but with this funding will be able to support its transformation into a multi-purpose community hub.

The future of The George

Plans for the community hub include:

• flexible workspaces for small businesses and start-ups
• music and live events space
• a café and bakery
• meeting rooms
• a gallery

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Published 17 January 2023