Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“What steps he is taking to support high streets.”
Tabled: 12 February 2026Answered: 23 February 2026
Asked by
Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat — Mid Sussex
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Miatta Fahnbulleh)
The Government are taking action to revive our high streets after a decade and a half of neglect under the last Government. We are tackling vacant premises through high street rental auctions, driving local regeneration through £5.8 billion of Pride in Place funding, and bringing forward a high street strategy backed by at least £150 million of support for the areas that need it the most.