William Eichler 28 February 2025

London’s high streets get £21m regeneration boost

London’s high streets get £21m regeneration boost  image
Image: Sven Hansche / Shutterstock.com.

London’s high streets are to benefit from £21m additional funding this year aimed at regenerating the capital’s high streets.

Local leaders in London have unveiled a plan to ‘turbocharge’ economic growth by over £100bn by boosting skills, unlocking affordable housing and upgrading the capital’s public transport.

This includes support for an ‘industrial innovation corridors’ in areas like White City, Old Oak Common, Park Royal and the Thames Estuary, and the creation of 150,000 skilled jobs.

It also proposes the creation of a London Tech and Inclusive Growth Fund which could provide up to £100m loan and equity funding for high-growth small and midsize enterprises.

The London Growth Plan, announced by the Mayor of London and London Councils, aims to increase productivity growth by 2% per year – making London’s economy £107bn larger by 2035.

Mayor Sadiq Khan said: ‘This growth plan provides a golden opportunity to turbocharge growth and unlock London's full potential – for the benefit of all Londoners and the whole country.’

Cllr Claire Holland, leader of London Councils, added: ‘Boroughs are resolutely pro-growth and are committed to working with business, the Mayor of London and national government to turbocharge growth in every corner of our city.’

Laura Citron, chief executive of London & Partners which helped develop the plan, commented: ‘This is a huge moment for our city: a shared vision, a clear plan, and now the momentum to make it happen.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Family Support Worker

Durham County Council
Grade 6 - £27,269 - £30,060 (Pay award pending)
Do you have a real passion for helping families to make positive changes for themselves and their children? This might be the right role for you!   WH Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Clerical Officer Receptionist

Durham County Council
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 Pro Rata to hours worked Pay award pending
WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are looking to appoint a part time Clerical officer/Receptionist within Business Services to provide a professional, effective a Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Administration Assistant

Durham County Council
£25,584 - £27,711 pro rata
Administration Assistant Grade 5    £25,584 - £27,711 pro rata Temporary – required from 1st October 2025 until 31 December 2025 37 hours per week, Te Consett
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Support Assistant

Durham County Council
£24,027 pro rata
Support Assistant Grade 1 £24,027 pro rata Temporary – required from 1st October 2025 until 31st October 2026 Part Time, 32.5 hours Mon - Fri 9am -4pm Consett
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Lecturer in Foundation Learning -Maths, English and Digital

Durham County Council
Grade 9 £34,314 - £37,938 pro rata for part-time term time working PAY AWARD PENDING
The DurhamLearn Foundation Learning programme area delivers Digital Skills, English and Maths Functional Skills.   An opportunity has arisen for a Lec Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner