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Regional Planning and Development

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20080

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to implement the Social Fabric Index.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Social Fabric Index is not owned by MHCLG.

In Protecting What Matters, we committed to develop a Social Cohesion Measurement Framework, providing clearer and more consistent metrics to measure local cohesion. This will enable local areas to assess cohesion in a robust and comparable way. The Framework will be available to local government, civil society and impact investors across England, supporting early identification of emerging tensions and ensuring that public and philanthropic investment meets local needs. We will also engage devolved governments as part of this work.

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