House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update on Levelling Up measures
01 March 2024 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister announces a 20 million investment in Blackburn with Darwen for heritage building revitalization.
- 90 million in regeneration funding is allocated for Blackpool.
- The Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership commits to up to 20,000 additional homes.
- A new West Yorkshire Investment Zone aims to drive innovation and growth in HealthTech.
Issue summary
The statement updates on measures taken under the Levelling Up agenda to support economic and cultural regeneration in various regions across the UK.
Action requested
The minister announces several new initiatives including £20 million investment in Blackburn with Darwen for heritage building revitalization, £90 million regeneration funding for Blackpool, and a comprehensive Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership committing up to 20,000 additional homes. Additionally, the West Yorkshire Investment Zone is set to drive innovation and growth in HealthTech.
Key facts
- Levelling Up Fund has funded over 270 projects with more than £4 billion total.
- Blackburn with Darwen receives £20 million for cultural venue revitalization.
- Blackpool gets £90 million for regeneration, supporting the Multiversity and Blackpool Central project.
- Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership aims to deliver up to 20,000 additional homes in Leeds.
- West Yorkshire’s Investment Zone will drive HealthTech innovation with over £50 million infrastructure investment.