The report says the aim of levelling up is 'laudable', but that it is unlikely to be successful as it stands
A Nottingham MP says the city should not have to compete for 'scraps of money' as a report criticises Government funding programmes for causing 'resentment between communities'. Since 2019, the Conservatives have launched several programmes that involve councils bidding for the Government to fund local projects.
The Levelling Up Fund was introduced as part of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's aim to 'level up' the UK. Broadly, the aim is to boost productivity, improve public services and restore a sense of local pride to areas that have been lagging behind London and the South East. Nadia Whittome said: "This report highlights that short-term levelling up funding is no replacement for the significant cuts to local authorities' budgets in recent years, with Nottingham City Council receiving £100 million less in central government grant funding compared to a decade ago. We need long-term, flexible funding that prioritises local needs.
The second round did see Worksop, Mansfield, Sutton and Kimberley receiving £57 million collectively for a range of projects. But the rejection of Nottingham's Broad Marsh bid for a second time caused anger among local leaders. In terms of the nature of schemes such as the Levelling Up Fund, the report says: "The nature of competitive bidding can result in resentment between communities and similar neighbouring authorities across the country. Communities and local authorities should be encouraged to work together, and the Government should be mindful of any adverse effects caused by competitive bidding.
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