Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to help support high streets in Macclesfield constituency.

This Government is fully committed to rejuvenating our high streets and supporting the businesses and communities that make our town centres successful.

MHCLG has provided £11.5 million from the core UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to Cheshire East Council. The Council have developed a number of schemes that local businesses and communities can apply to for support. The Council are also funding at least two UKSPF projects in Macclesfield that aim to enliven the town centre, as well as refurbishing the indoor market.

More broadly through the English Devolution Bill we will introduce a strong new ‘right to buy’ empowering local communities to reclaim and revitalise empty shops, pubs, and community spaces.