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<p>The Government is committed to helping communities adapt to market processes and
we are taking action to help the high street evolve. In July 2019, my rt. hon. Friend
the Prime Minister announced a £3.6 billion Towns Fund to re-energise local economies
so that everyone can share in a new era of prosperity. This included £1 billion for
the Future High Streets Fund, which will support local areas in England to renew and
reshape town centres and high streets in a way that improves experience, drives growth
and ensures future sustainability.</p><p>We are also supporting local leadership with
a High Streets Task Force, giving high streets and town centres expert advice to adapt
and thrive. This will provide hands-on support to local areas to develop data-driven
innovative strategies and connect local areas to relevant experts. The Task Force
will also provide training and help to improve coordination between different groups
working to improve their high streets which includes retailers.</p><p>The Government
has also established the industry led Retail Sector Council to bring Government and
industry together to boost the sector's productivity and economic health. The Council
has established its six priority workstreams which includes the Industrial Strategy
with a focus on place. The Council has identified high streets as an important area
to be considered on an ongoing basis.</p>
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