Pride in place - government funding
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Medway Council to use £1.5m of Pride in Place Impact Fund money to ...
Medway Council is utilizing £1.5 million from the government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund (PIPIF) to rejuvenate Chatham and other town centres by repairing tired shopfronts, filling empty units, and cleaning public spaces. A key component is a £300,000 grant scheme for local businesses, offering up to £5,000 for exterior improvements and structural repairs, with applications opening in February 2026.