The government have launched a "Pride in Place" programme with funding for over 330 disadvantaged communities. Speaking during a visit to a community centre on Thursday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said this will give local groups new powers to seize boarded-up shops and restore derelict pubs. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
