Written question asked by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Thursday, 30 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2006. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 April 2006 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Liveability Fund

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what information Medway council has provided to his Department on grants awarded under the liveability fund; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 18 April 2006]: Medway council was one of 27 areas that benefited from the liveability fund, improving local authority service delivery before investing in public space developments. Areas such as the Weedswood Estate in Chatham have seen physical and social improvements, while the Street Guardian scheme will ensure their continued improvement, keeping them cleaner, safer and greener.In line with all recipients of the fund, Medway council confirmed completion of milestones set out in the grant agreement. Further information and lessons from the liveability fund in Medway are being shared through a good practice programme run by the Improvement and Development Agency.

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