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Support for high streets
Our Thriving High Streets Fund supports projects that keep our high streets thriving. Find out more.
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What the fund was for
The fund was launched to help high streets adapt to a range of challenging economic factors. Aiming for thriving, adaptable spaces that are fit for the future.
We looked for inspirational ideas that were:
- brought to life through projects in the borough’s high streets or town centres
- designed to help shops and businesses grow and thrive again
These projects aimed to:
- attract more people to Southwark’s high streets and town centres
- increase spending in the area
All projects needed to:
- make a positive contribution to help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive
- make our high streets more inclusive, particularly for low income and Black, Asian and minority-ethnic communities
We looked at funding applications for projects under the following 5 themes:
- a greener Southwark
- cost of living crisis
- healthy and safe high streets
- cultural and/or community events
- Southwark Stands Together