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Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announces package of measures to revitalise England’s cherished high streets and town centres.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Longer opening hours in England will help people return to our high streets safely when non-essential shops re-open from 12 April at the earliest.
Measures to support a safe and successful reopening of our treasured high streets and seaside resorts ahead of a great summer were announced today by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick.
Communities Secretary intends to extend pavement licences for a further 12 months to help the hospitality industry recover.
Letter from Secretary of State Robert Jenrick to local authorities on government measures to support hospitality businesses to reopen safely.
Funding from the Future High Streets Fund to help 72 areas in England to recover from the pandemic and deliver ambitious regeneration plans.
Retailers will be able to extend their daily opening hours from Monday to Saturday in the run up to Christmas and through January.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government addresses the RESI Convention 2020.
Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year.
Government urges shoppers to visit their local high street and support businesses during Shop Local Week.
More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the government.
New code provides support to shops and local firms planning their future recovery with their landlord.
The High Streets Task Force has announced new training, expert advice and online resources for high streets in England.
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.
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