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What's a 'community hub'?

The story mentions transforming empty buildings into 'community hubs'. These are spaces designed for local people to meet, learn, and socialise. They could host anything from art classes to job support groups, aiming to bring people together and boost local pride, as Andy Burnham suggests.

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