Rt. Hon. Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed new funding from the Conservative Government for Calder Valley
- The Conservative Government are sticking to the plan to level up the whole country empowering local people, helping communities to purchase communal assets like pubs, clubs and sports grounds as we level up every corner of the UK.
- That is why this Conservative Government has announced the next round of funding for communities through the £150 million Community Ownership Fund – so communities can purchase much loved local facilities and secure a brighter future for their area.
- The Conservative Government is taking the right long-term decisions as part of the Conservative plan to level up communities across the UK, securing important facilities including sports grounds and pubs which play a vital role in our towns and high streets.
Rt. Hon. Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed new funding from the Conservative Government for Calder Valley Community Land Trust, Todmorden Town Council and Mytholmroyd Station Building who will receive over £830,000 from the expanded £150 million Community Ownership Fund, as part of the Government’s plan to level up the country.
The Conservative Government’s Community Ownership Fund is allowing community groups in Calder Valley to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost, enabling them to run these assets for their community, safeguarding town centres and high streets as we grow the economy and secure a brighter future for our communities.
Thanks to this scheme, over 80 more community treasures including historic theatres, pubs and museums will be protected with £33.5 million Conservative Government funding, with successful community projects receiving up to £2 million.
This funding will ensure local people continue to reap the benefits of their valued community assets, preserving them for future generations and securing a brighter future for their area. Museums, pubs, parks and cinemas across the country, including:
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Community Land Trust - £247,346
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Todmorden Town Council - £293,193
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Mytholmroyd Station Building - £297,000
Through the scheme, voluntary and community groups can bid for funding to acquire important assets, including pubs, so they invest in the long-term future of their area and run amenities for the good of the community.
This is just the latest round of funding as the Conservative Government continues to deliver on its long-term plan to level up the whole of the UK, spreading opportunities and prosperity across the country, whilst also delivering on its five priorities to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists and stop the boats.
Commenting, Rt. Hon. Craig Whittaker MP said:
“I know from speaking to those across Calder Valley the vital role that pubs, clubs, and sports grounds play in establishing a sense of community. I am, therefore, delighted that the Conservative Government has awarded Calder Valley Community Land Trust, Todmorden Town Council and Mytholmroyd Station Building funding through the fantastic Community Ownership Fund, ensuring our beloved establishment is protected for this generation and the next.
“And I know people across Calder Valley will also be thrilled to hear our local bid was successful, showing that our plan under Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives is working as we continue to level up the country to secure a brighter future for our community.”
Commenting, Jacob Young, Minister for Levelling Up, said:
“We know how much these vital community assets mean to people across the country. They are an important lifeline for people young and old, and they’re the beating heart of our towns, cities and villages.
“That’s why we’re stepping in to protect them with a major rescue package, so we stop these great establishments closing or being lost forever and ensure that they continue to sit at the heart of our beloved communities.”