Boris Johnson to announce levelling up plans next week

Boris Johnsonwill detail the government's plans to deliver its levelling up agenda next week.

Regeneration of British high streets will form a central part of the Prime Minister’s speech next week, with a new High Streets Strategy being introduced to local communities.

Leicester town centre.
Joe Giddens

Pavement licences will be extended and then made permanent to facilitate restaurants, pubs and cafes who want to provide more al fresco dining.

Takeaway pints will remain for another 12 months, which could give a boost the hospitality industry as local residents enjoy a great British summer together outdoors.

As England faces Italy in the final of Euro 2020, the government plans to provide £25 million for local sports teams to build new grass roots pitches across the UK.

The government are planning to extend pavement licenses to facilitate al fresco dining.
Peter Byrne

In his speech next week, the Prime Minister is planning to vow to tackle inequalities brought on by the pandemic, as well as creating a more balanced economywith jobs in every part of the UK.

Boris Johnson also intends to promise to level up between generations and across different regions, invest in infrastructure, strengthen community and local leadership.

A Government spokesperson said:

“The Prime Minister is determined to level up the UK and deliver a fairer, stronger society - one where whatever your background and wherever you live, everyone can access the opportunities they need to succeed.

”While talent and potential is distributed evenly across this country, opportunity is not.

“That’s why as we emerge from the pandemic, it’s vital that we do not make the mistakes of recovery from the financial crash and seize this moment to ensure a better quality of life for people in every part of the UK.”