Fears have been allayed that part of Nuneaton and Bedworth 'may be left out' of a £1.5m windfall. heading to the borough. CoventryLive reported that Nuneaton and Bedworth is just one of 95 places to be given a slice of government Pride in Place funding.

Its aim is to help breathe new life into 'in need' areas and can be spent on projects that include revitalising high streets and town centres as well as upgrading community facilities and improving public spaces. While the council has yet to divulge what it plans to spend the money on, it has said that it will receive the funding over two years, with £750,000 each year.

Cabinet members were asked to approve proposals for Nuneaton to receive 60 per cent of the funding, which is £900,000, while Bedworth would receive 40 per cent, which

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