8 UK high streets to be transformed with £12.6m boost – full list | UK | News
New funding has been announced to transform eight high streets across the UK. The Welsh government has announced £12.6 million as part of its Transforming Cities programme, which funds projects such as transforming underused, empty or run-down properties into business spaces. The program was first launched in 2020, securing more than £494 million in grant and loan funding to support regeneration across Wales; So far all 22 local councils have received cash support.
Part of this new funding will go towards the construction of the World War II building, the oldest remaining synagogue building in Wales. It will be used for the redevelopment of the grade-listed Merthyr Synagogue. Additionally, other funds will be used for the redevelopment of 1 Oxford Street to provide a boost to Swansea’s once-thriving main shopping street. It is hoped that these developments will improve economic growth and traffic on the streets. Check below to see if your local town or city has support for its high street.
Announcing the funding during a visit to the Biophilic Living project in Mowbray Yard, Swansea, Welsh Government Minister for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant said: “This funding isn’t just about infrastructure – it’s about creating real, tangible change for the people who live and work in these areas.
“By revitalizing town centres, supporting local businesses and improving public spaces, we help build places where communities can thrive both socially and economically.
“We know that strong, vibrant high streets are the backbone of wider economic growth across Wales. When our town centers are successful, they attract investment, create jobs and provide opportunities that benefit the whole region.”
