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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Levelling-up Fund Bids

Monday 27 March 2023 · 7 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 4 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Deadline for the next round of levelling-up fund bids has not been announced.
  • Government are investing billions into regeneration and encouraging bids for the third round of the levelling-up fund.
  • Minister is willing to meet with constituents to discuss projects and funding opportunities.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Philip Davies Con
Local Government
Context

The question follows the Chancellor's confirmation that the next round of levelling-up fund bids would go ahead in his Budget statement.

Question

What is the deadline for the next round of levelling-up fund bids?

Answer from Dehenna Davison

The third round of the levelling-up fund will be announced in due course, but I will work closely with Bradford Council to ensure that the bid for Bingley town centre is as strong as possible.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific deadline was not provided

How: In Due Course

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Q2 Alex Cunningham Lab
Economy Local Government
Context

The area has a rich industrial heritage and continues to contribute economically, but the town centre is struggling.

Question

Can you explain why the Government have turned their back on Billingham despite its contributions to the economy?

Answer from Dehenna Davison

The reason for neglect in some areas is due to decades of poor Labour management and investment. The current Government are investing billions into regeneration, encouraging a bid for round 3 of the levelling-up fund.

Not addressed: Did not address why Billingham deserves investment specifically

How: Poor Labour Management

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Q3 Philip Davies Con
Local Government
Context

The previous round of levelling-up fund bids saw some areas receive substantial investment.

Question

Would the Minister like to be more specific about when we might expect the deadline for bids and will she confirm that her Department will work closely with Bradford Council?

Answer from Dehenna Davison

The third round of the levelling-up fund will be announced in due course, but I will work with Bradford Council to make sure the bid for Bingley is as strong as possible.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide a specific date or timeline

How: In Due Course

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Q4 Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South
Local Government
Context

Since 2010, Barnsley Council has lost a significant portion of its budget and workforce.

Question

Can the Minister explain why communities like Barnsley East have not received much investment despite losing £1.2 billion in council funding?

Answer from Dehenna Davison

I would encourage the hon. Member to visit the Barnsley Futures project, as I did a few months ago, and tell me that they are not grateful.

Not addressed: Did not address the lack of investment in Barnsley East specifically

How: Visit The Project

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Q5 Jonathan Gullis
Economy
Context

Stoke-on-Trent received £56 million from the levelling-up fund, but some projects remain underfunded.

Question

Will my hon. Friend allow Stoke-on-Trent another bid for the great mother town of Burslem so that we can invest in our indoor market, the Queen's theatre and the Wedgwood Institute?

Answer from Dehenna Davison

My hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for Stoke-on-Trent, and of course I will work with him to ensure that any additional funding opportunities are there for the town.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not confirm if Burslem would receive specific investment

How: Fantastic Champion

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Q6 Barry Sheerman Lab
Context

Huddersfield, a large town divided between Labour and Conservative voters, is seeking help for prime development projects.

Question

Could the Minister look into our area, which is very split between Labour and Conservative?

Answer from Dehenna Davison

I am happy to meet with the hon. Member to discuss such projects further.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not confirm any specific project funding for Huddersfield

How: Meet Further

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Q7 Virginia Crosbie
Economy Local Government
Context

Ynys Môn has received £17 million from the levelling-up fund and is set to become a freeport.

Question

I would like to put on record my sincere thanks, and those of my Ynys Môn constituents, to the UK Government for their commitment to levelling up left-behind areas such as Ynys Môn.

Answer from Dehenna Davison

I want to put on record my thanks to my hon. Friend for her brilliant campaigning for Ynys Môn, really putting the island on the map. Ynys Môn is benefiting from an incredible sum of money from the levelling-up fund and has the benefit from a freeport.

Not addressed: Did not provide any specific commitment or information about future support for Ynys Môn

How: Brilliant Campaigning

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