Community Regeneration

Question: I thank the Secretary of State for that response. Does she agree that the best community-led generation happens when the people who live in those communities make the decisions? How much of the funding that she has just announced will be made available for capacity building and to support people who live in those communities so that they have the skills and confidence to take the lead in making decisions?

Answer: My hon. Friend is not only right, but has a great deal of personal experience in building capacity in her community so that people can shape their futures. I was delighted to visit with her recently the Hillside youth centre in Paulsgrove. She has mobilised local young people to rebuild their youth centre. I can reassure her that, for all the funds in the new deal for communities and the working neighbourhoods fund, it will be vital that we are there to help local people to make decisions and determine the future for themselves.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 478 c718
Session: 2007-08
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Community development Regeneration New deal for communities Finance
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk