COMMUNITY leaders are hoping to inspire a renaissance of a run-down part of their city after receiving more than £1m for investment.
Sunderland City Council has been granted £650,000 of National Lottery cash, which it will match, in order to bring parts of West Sunniside back to life.
The authority will offer grants to owners of buildings in the area.
In a separate scheme, costing £390,000, a Grade II listed 18th Century bank in the district will be given a facelift.
Councillors on the ruling cabinet group are expected to give their seal of approval to both schemes tomorrow.
The grants will be given out during the next three years. A number of key buildings have already been identified.
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