William Eichler 18 March 2025

Heritage-led high streets regeneration brings in £245m

Heritage-led high streets regeneration brings in £245m  image
Image: © Historic England Archive.

Heritage-led regeneration can help revive struggling high streets and redefine how local authorities revitalise town centres, according to Historic England.

Historic England’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone project invested £103m in restoring 67 high streets across England from 2020 to 2024.

A new report into the project found it demonstrated a return of £1.34 for every £1 spent and generated £245m in economic benefits.

The scheme repaired over 700 historic buildings, restored 462 shopfronts, and created 700 jobs.

Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, commented: ‘The evidence is clear: the High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme demonstrates that heritage-led regeneration can create impactful and sustainable change in a way that improves people's lives.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Class Teacher

Durham County Council
£31,650 - £43,606
Teacher M1 - M6    £31,650 - £43,606 Full Time, Whole Time Temporary – required 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 The Governors of Red Rose P Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

SEN Clerical Assistant

Durham County Council
£24,027 - £24,404 pro rata
SEN Clerical Assistant Grade 2   £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata Temporary – one year contract from start date Required as soon as possible The Woodlands Ferryhill
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Deputy SENCO

Durham County Council
£31,650 - £49,084 + £9,782
Deputy SENCO  M1 - UPR3 plus TLR1A £31,650 - £49,084 + £9,782 Full Time, Whole Time Required for September 2025 Permanent Durham Johnston Comprehensi Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Teacher of Music

Durham County Council
£31,650 - £49,084 pro rata
Teacher of Music  Part Time  0.6 FTE MPS / UPS  £31,650 - £49,084 pro rata Permanent Required from September 2025 Durham Johnston Comprehensive Schoo Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Teacher of Geography

Durham County Council
£31,650 - £49,084
Teacher of Geography  M1 – UPR3  £31,650 - £49,084 Full Time, Whole Time Required for September 2025 Permanent Durham Johnston Comprehensive School i Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner