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Update on Levelling Up measures

01 March 2024

Proposing MP
Michael Gove Con
Surrey Heath
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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At a Glance

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.
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