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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Towns Fund

Monday 16 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Matt Vickers inquired about the progress of the Government on the towns fund and the announcement of further deals, specifically mentioning Thornaby.
  • Matt Vickers highlighted Thornaby's bid for up to 25 million to address local issues and improve infrastructure and opportunities.
  • The Government's objective for the towns deals is to drive economic regeneration through improving transport and digital infrastructure, supporting skills development, and effective use of planning powers.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Matt Vickers Con Stockton West
Economy Transport Local Government
Context

The Government announced seven town deal offers worth almost £180 million on 27 October, including for Thornaby in the questioner's constituency.

Question

What progress have the Government made on the towns fund? Of particular interest is the announcement of further deals, specifically mentioning Thornaby in my constituency. I am currently working alongside councillors, businesses and community groups to put together Thornaby's bid for up to £25 million to get rid of blights like the Eagle hotel, improve training and skills opportunities, leisure facilities, cycle routes, and housing.

Answer from Luke Hall

Absolutely. The objective of the towns deals is to drive economic regeneration through improving transport and digital infrastructure, supporting skills development and using planning powers effectively. Each town aligns its proposed interventions with the framework set out in further guidance to support mixed-use redevelopment.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific help or commitment to unblock bureaucratic barriers for Thornaby's bid was not provided

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Q2 Matt Vickers Con Stockton West
Economy Transport Business & Trade Local Government
Context

The Government announced seven town deal offers worth almost £180 million on 27 October, including for Thornaby in the questioner's constituency. The focus is on aligning with local needs and overcoming bureaucratic barriers.

Question

We are working closely to put together Thornaby's bid for up to £25 million aimed at getting rid of blights like the Eagle hotel, enhancing training opportunities, leisure facilities, cycle routes, and making housing improvements. Does my hon. Friend agree that local people know their area best? Will he help unblock any bureaucratic barriers preventing money from being spent on local priorities?

Answer from Luke Hall

The objective of the towns deals is to drive economic regeneration through improving transport and digital infrastructure, supporting skills development and using planning powers effectively. Each town aligns its proposed interventions with the framework set out in further guidance.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific help or commitment to unblock bureaucratic barriers for Thornaby's bid was not provided

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