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Pride in Place Funding: Glasgow South

Monday 23 February 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Castlemilk in Glasgow South will receive up to 20 million in Pride in Place programme funding over 10 years.
  • The government is excited about community engagement and ideas coming from Castlemilk.
  • The Minister commits to working closely with Gordon McKee and the community to deliver for the area.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Gordon McKee Lab Glasgow South
Community Security Local Government
Context

Castlemilk, part of the Glasgow South constituency, has received significant Pride in Place programme funding. Previous government actions have impacted local services negatively.

Question

What assessment has been made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on neighbourhoods in Glasgow South? Castlemilk will receive £20 million over 10 years and Glasgow city council will get £1.5 million through the Pride in Place impact fund. Local people are full of ideas for how to spend this money, such as bringing a supermarket to the area.

Answer from Miatta Fahnbulleh

Castlemilk in Glasgow South will receive up to £20 million in Pride in Place programme funding over 10 years, alongside an additional £1.5 million for the council through the impact fund over two years. The government is excited about community engagement and ideas coming from Castlemilk. My colleagues and I look forward to working with Gordon McKee and the local community.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not commit to working closely with the questioner and the community specifically to bring a supermarket or ensure success of the programme.

How: I Am Excited By The Engagement And The Ideas Coming From People In Castlemilk., My Colleagues In The Scotland Office And I Look Forward To Working With Him And The Community To Deliver For The Area.

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Q2 Gordon McKee Lab Glasgow South
Scotland
Context

Castlemilk, part of Glasgow South constituency, will receive £20 million from the Pride in Place programme. Previous government actions have impacted local services negatively.

Question

The UK Labour Government are awarding £20 million of Pride in Place funding to Castlemilk. Local people want a supermarket in the area and other ideas for spending the money. Will the Minister celebrate this funding and commit to working closely with me and the community?

Answer from Miatta Fahnbulleh

I thank my hon. Friend for being such a powerful champion for his community. I am excited by the engagement and the ideas coming from people in Castlemilk. My colleagues in the Scotland Office and I look forward to working with him and the community to deliver for the area.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not commit specifically to celebrating the funding or ensuring the programme's success with detailed action plans.

How: I Thank My Hon. Friend For Being Such A Powerful Champion For His Community., My Colleagues In The Scotland Office And I Look Forward To Working With Him And The Community.

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