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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 20 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Retail Trade

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with local authorities on taking steps to help support high streets in the context of trends in the levels of online shopping.

Answer

The Government is fully committed to working with councils and other partners to revitalise our changing high streets. Through the Pride in Place programme, we are investing up to £5 billion funding to revive deprived neighbourhoods and high streets. The department engages regularly with councils on a variety of issues, including our plans for neighbourhood and high street regeneration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83618
Session
2024-26
Related items
Urban Areas: Regeneration
Friday, 31 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Local government Retail trade Home shopping
Link
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