High streets and town centres are central to local places. They establish a favourable business environment that entices and promotes businesses, enhances employment opportunities, provides reskilling initiatives and invests in local commerce.
Investment in digitalisation is a key area which fits within all three of the UKSPF investment priorities, by investing in digital infrastructure, increasing connectivity and improving digital skills in communities.
By supporting and cultivating a thriving culture, tourism, leisure and sport offer, local authorities can foster places that are attractive for residents, workers, and visitors alike.
Councils are taking, and must take, urgent action in their local areas with partners and their local communities to combat the negative impacts of climate change and to deliver net zero by 2050.
