Written question asked by Lord Goodman of Wycombe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Community Relations

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the command paper Protecting What Matters published on 9 March 2026, which local authorities and grassroots organisations will obtain up to £5 million over financial year 2026–27 to deliver targeted cohesion and integration initiatives through the Common Ground Resilience Fund.

Answer

The Common Ground Resilience Fund 2026-27 will support a range of activity to strengthen social cohesion, build resilience and respond to community tensions. This includes funding for locally led interventions in Blackpool Council, Nottingham City Council and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and support for local authorities through the Government's Areas Team.

Up to £2.5 million will also be awarded through the Common Ground Award, a competitive grant scheme for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations working to strengthen social cohesion and build connections between communities. Successful organisations will be identified through the competition process. Funding is also available to support local areas in responding to emerging cohesion risks and threats.

Separately, the Government has made available an additional £1 million through the Common Ground Resilience Fund to support communities and places facing the greatest risk of antisemitism.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL3247
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Community relations
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Community Relations

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