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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Towns Fund

Monday 15 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Alicia Kearns asked about additional funding for Rutland and Melton beyond the Towns Fund to aid in financial recovery post-pandemic.
  • The Minister noted that the Government has provided 27 billion to communities during the pandemic.
  • Rutland and Melton are set to receive funding from the 50 million reopening high streets safely fund.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alicia Kearns Con Rutland and Melton
Local Government
Context

Local authorities in Rutland and Melton are seeking financial recovery from the pandemic period, aiming for a boost in domestic tourism and high street business trade.

Question

Welcoming multiple cash injections from central Government, Rutland and Melton now focus on recovering financially post-pandemic. Both regions desire significant funding beyond the Towns Fund to strengthen local authority finances. What specific funding has been considered by my right hon. Friend for these areas in addition to pandemic relief?

Answer from Robert Jenrick (The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)

My hon. Friend highlights £27 billion provided by the Government to communities during the pandemic. Both Rutland and Melton will receive funding from the £50 million reopening high streets safely fund as they welcome the return of high street activity in towns such as Melton, Uppingham, and Oakham.

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