Northumberland County Council's ruling cabinet has agreed to pump more than £1.1 million into a key project in the Tyne Valley.
Members agreed to fund an additional £1.1 million for the Hexham High Street Heritage Action Zone to deal with extra costs due to inflationary pressures.
The project aims to revitalise Hexham's town centre and make it a "more attractive, engaging and vibrant place" with many town centre buildings currently standing empty and have a "run down" appearance.