Pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community hubs
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Pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community hubs

14 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 7/10 Original headline: Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
Six local authorities are set to repurpose surplus school space into youth clubs and health centres using a £3.1m government grant. This initiative aims to ensure that buildings left empty by falling pupil numbers continue to serve their neighbourhoods as essential community assets.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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