Seven Lancashire high streets have been granted a share of a new £95m government fund to help them compete against online competition.
Bacup, Blackpool, Burnley, Fleetwood, Kirkham, Lancaster and Ormskirk have each been selected to receive funds to repair and refurbish shop facades, repurpose historic sites, develop educational projects and address skills shortages in fields such as stonemasonry and conservation.
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan said: "Our nation’s heritage is one of our great calling cards to the world, attracting millions of visitors to beautiful historic buildings that sit at the heart of our communities.
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