Gateshead secures £20m in government funding for Beacon Lough and Wrekenton
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Gateshead secures £20m in government funding for Beacon Lough and Wrekenton

15 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: £20M approved for “doubly disadvantaged” Gateshead area
Beacon Lough and Wrekenton have been awarded £20m in 'Pride in Place' funding to address long-standing social infrastructure needs. The ten-year programme will allow a local neighbourhood board to direct investment into community spaces and services, giving residents direct control over how their area is transformed.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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