00:02Newcastle neighbourhoods Elswick South and Walker North will receive up to £20 million each over
00:08the next 10 years under the Government's Pride in Place programme. The funding is for community-led
00:14regeneration to improve green spaces, reduce employment barriers and boost access to services,
00:19health provision and arts activities. Newcastle City Council Leader Karen Kilgour says local
00:25people and groups will decide how the money is used. She says residents know what their communities need.
00:31Neighbourhood boards will be set up to guide spending. The city has also been awarded £1.5
00:37million from the Pride in Place Impact Fund to enhance high streets and spaces.
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