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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023. It was answered by Simon Hoare (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Loneliness and Poverty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will have discussions with local authorities on establishing community hubs with the aim of helping to tackle (a) poverty and (b) social isolation in (i) Romford and (ii) England.

Answer

The Government recognises how community hubs, run by local authorities, charities and voluntary and community organisations play an important role in helping to deliver local services on which communities rely.

Local councils play an essential role in the fabric of our country and are best placed to understand local funding priorities. The flexibility to make funding decisions at a local level is often why these services are so effective.

In recognition of this most of the funding made available through the Local Government Finance Settlement, worth £59.7 billion in 2023-24, is un-ringfenced in recognition of local authorities being best placed to understand local priorities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3147
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Community development Poverty Loneliness
Link
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