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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Community Renewal and Levelling-up Funds

Monday 14 June 2021 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Chris Elmore asked about measuring the effectiveness of the community renewal fund and levelling-up fund, noting the 18 June deadline for bids.
  • Chris Elmore inquired about setting deadlines for the second and third funding rounds to allow local authorities more time to prepare their applications.
  • Jeff Smith requested a report on areas not receiving funding from the towns fund, levelling-up fund, or community renewal fund, and the impact of delivered projects.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Elmore Lab Bridgend
Local Government
Context

Chris Elmore is concerned about the effectiveness of the community renewal fund and levelling-up fund and has previously tabled written parliamentary questions on this matter.

Question

What steps are being taken to measure the effectiveness of the (a) community renewal fund and (b) levelling-up fund? I have tabled written parliamentary questions on this, which the Minister is yet to answer. However, I support the levelling-up fund as it is currently the only available funding for my constituency.

Answer from Luke Hall

There will be further opportunities for local authorities to submit bids into the levelling-up fund through subsequent rounds, with more details about how it operates from next year being published later this year. The hon. Gentleman's local authority, in category 1, is submitting a bid by 18 June and has received £125,000 capacity funding to help build strong relationships.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific deadlines for the second and third funding rounds

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Q2 Chris Elmore Lab Bridgend
Local Government
Context

Chris Elmore wants to ensure local authorities can plan their bids effectively for the levelling-up fund and community renewal fund. He is concerned about the tight deadline of 18 June.

Question

Will he set out when the second and third funding round deadlines will be announced so that local authorities can plan and put forward the best possible bids? Local authorities need more time to prepare their applications due to the current 18 June deadline.

Answer from Luke Hall

Further opportunities for local authorities to submit bids into the levelling-up fund through subsequent rounds will be available. Details about how the levelling-up fund operates from next year will be published later this year. The hon. Gentleman's local authority, in category 1, is submitting a bid by 18 June and has received £125,000 capacity funding.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific deadlines for the second and third funding rounds

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Q3 Jeff Smith Lab Manchester Withington
Local Government
Context

Jeff Smith is concerned about delays in receiving funding and the completion of projects for towns that have applied. He wants to know which areas are missing out on these funds and the impact of completed projects.

Question

Will the Minister commit to publishing a report on which areas are not receiving funding from the towns fund, levelling-up fund, or community renewal fund, and the impact of any delivered projects? Many towns have waited over two years for confirmation of their bids, with some still awaiting responses.

Answer from Luke Hall

Details on towns supported by the towns fund are in public domain. For levelling-up fund and community renewal fund, details of bids are also available as we continue the application process. I look forward to working with him constructively.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to publishing a report on non-receiving areas and project impacts

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