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Community Development

Asked by Alex BrewerLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 907922

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to empower communities in local decision-making processes.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The Government’s Pride in Place Programme empowers local people to shape the future of their neighbourhoods, providing up to £5.8 billion funding and support over 10 years for 284 neighbourhoods.

Additionally, the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will require all local authorities in England to establish neighbourhood governance, to move decision-making closer to residents.

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