Additional £1.9m to be invested to help improve regeneration areas in Milton Keynes

Funds totalling £1.9million is to be invested in estates across Milton Keynes earmarked for regeneration and renewal.

The money will be used to improve green spaces, sports facilities and other facilities in Fullers Slade, Lakes Estate, Coffee Hall, Beanhill, Netherfield, North Bradvillle and Tinkers Bridge, thanks funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. (UKSPF)

It will also be used to boost job prospects for local residents with some of the money going directly to community programmes including sports, culture, arts and community based projects through a grant system.