# England sets out £210 million programme for community assets

> The UK government set out a 210 million pound Community Assets Programme on 28 October to support town-centre buildings, local services and community spaces.

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- Country: United Kingdom
- Published: 2026-10-29T08:56:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T08:56:21+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-28
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The UK government set out a 210 million pound Community Assets Programme on 28 October to support town-centre buildings, local services and community spaces. The programme accompanies the Hope on the High Street strategy and comprises four funding streams.

The allocation includes 125 million pounds for derelict buildings across 60 local authorities, 10 million pounds for regional cooperative development and 10 million pounds for high street rental auctions. A further 65 million pounds supports community ownership funding, with more information on application opportunities expected in early 2027.

The measures aim to bring vacant premises back into use and help communities take over buildings. The announcement does not establish that all grants have been awarded, ownership has transferred or building works are complete. The named funding streams have different delivery arrangements.

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Publication of the official announcement on 28 October 2026.

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| date | label | description | status |
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| 2026-10-28 | England sets out £210 million programme for community assets | The UK government set out a 210 million pound Community Assets Programme on 28 October to support town-centre buildings, local services and community spaces. The programme accompanies the Hope on the High Street strategy and comprises four funding streams. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UK](<https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/community-assets-programme>) (Source checked: 2026-10-29; Published: 2026-10-28)

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