Welcome Back
As the UK comes out of lockdown, our high streets, town centres and seaside resorts will be gradually reopening. Covid safety measures will be in place so that we can enjoy summer safely.
£56 Million Fund
£56 million Welcome Back Fund to help boost the look and feel of high streets and seaside towns
Helping Councils Prepare
Funding will help councils prepare for the safe return of shoppers and tourists, including employing extra staff to keep festivals and events covid secure
Flexibility
Pubs, restaurants and listed buildings given more flexibility to use their land to help more people meet up and enjoy themselves, including erecting marquees in pub gardens for the whole summer
Return To Normal
As the nation looks forward to life beginning to return to normal, with people making plans for domestic holidays and days out with friends, the Communities Secretary announced a comprehensive package of support to help kickstart local economies and businesses and give people reassurance they can shop and socialise safely.
Reunite
A new £56 million Welcome Back Fund will help councils boost tourism, improve green spaces and provide more outdoor seating areas, markets and food stall pop-ups – giving people more safer options to reunite with friends and relatives.
The funding can also be used by councils to:
- Boost the look and feel of their high streets by investing in street planting, parks, green spaces and seating areas to make high streets as beautiful and welcoming as possible
- Run publicity campaigns and prepare to hold events like street markets and festivals to support local businesses
- Install signage and floor markings to encourage social distancing and safety
- Improve high streets and town centres by planting flowers or removing graffiti
How can we help?
We’re here to help Councils and communities publicise the reopening of their high streets, town centres and seaside resorts and attract visitors back safely this summer.