Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Delivering for Communities

23 March 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Miatta Fahnbulleh Labour (Co-op) Peckham

Children & FamiliesCommunity SecurityHousing

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister confirms 301m for High Street Innovation Partnerships to transform struggling high streets.
  • 18m will be allocated for improving children's playgrounds in deprived areas.
  • The government plans to identify 40 new places joining the Pride in Place Programme.

Issue summary

The statement discusses support for communities through various programmes aimed at revitalising high streets, improving children's playgrounds in deprived areas, and expanding the Pride in Place Programme.

Action requested

The minister confirms £301m for High Street Innovation Partnerships to transform struggling high streets, £18m for improving children’s playgrounds in deprived areas, and identifies 40 new places joining the Pride in Place Programme. The government also plans to publish a High Streets Strategy later this year.

Key facts

  • £301m allocated to reimagine and revive struggling high streets through High Street Innovation Partnerships.
  • £18m investment to improve children’s playgrounds in deprived areas.
  • 284 communities will benefit from the Pride in Place Programme over the next decade, receiving up to £20m each.
  • Ramsgate community invests £500,000 to save the town's last youth centre.
  • Bilston Neighbourhood Board revives the Bilston Carnival after a long hiatus.
  • High Streets Strategy to be published later this year to support all high streets nationally.
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