Written Question
Wednesday 1st May 2024
Asked by:
Christian Wakeford (Labour - Bury South)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what recent estimate he has made of the number of rough sleepers in England.
Answered by Felicity Buchan
The annual autumn snapshot statistics remain our official and most robust measure of rough sleeping on a single night given they are independently verified and are published in line with the Code of Practice for Statistics. The most recent snapshot showed the number of people estimated to be sleeping rough on a single night in autumn 2023 is 3,898.
The Government also collects monthly management information from local authorities, which is published on a quarterly basis.
Written Question
Tuesday 27th February 2024
Asked by:
Christian Wakeford (Labour - Bury South)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he is taking to support community-led regeneration projects in (a) areas facing economic deprivation and (b) other areas in Bury South constituency.
Answered by Jacob Young
So far, the £150 million Community Ownership Fund has awarded £71.4 million of funding to 257 projects across the UK. This includes £260k to rebuild the Whitefield Bowling Club in Bury South so it can continue to host the club, serve as a hub and meeting space for community groups and provide much needed community services.
Bury Community Football Club Supporters Society was awarded £1 million in 2021 through the Community Ownership Fund, allowing the stadium to be purchased and brought back into use as a home for Bury FC and as a focal point for community life and events.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Nov 2022
Death of Awaab Ishak and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
"Does my hon. Friend agree that, while it is welcome that Rochdale Boroughwide Housing has apologised, that is not good enough in these circumstances? It has admitted to making assumptions about lifestyles and therefore not dealing with the issue, which has cost such a young life and shows an inherent …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Nov 2022
Management of the Economy and Ministerial Severance Payments
"The Minister speaks about helping those on the lowest incomes. What part of removing the caps on bankers’ bonuses or removing the 45% tax rate will help those people?..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Reported cases of antisemitism continue to rise, with the Community Security Trust recording a record 2,255 cases in 2021. The Government have funded the security at Jewish locations, including synagogues and schools, and this, unfortunately, is vital to ensuring the safety of the Jewish community. Will the Secretary of State …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 7th March 2022
Asked by:
Christian Wakeford (Labour - Bury South)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of trends in the levels of anti-Semitism in the last 12 months.
Answered by Kemi Badenoch
- Leader of HM Official Opposition
The most recent official Hate Crime statistics, for the year ending March 2021, show that 22% of religious hate crime was targeted at Jewish people, or those perceived to be Jewish. This represents an increase to 1288 reported incidents from 1205 the previous year.
Research published by the Community Security Trust also indicates a significant rise in incidents reported to them in 2021. Antisemitism has absolutely no place in our society, which is why we condemn it and are taking a strong lead in tackling it in all its forms.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day
"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day
"Just last week we saw swastikas on the streets of Bury in protest against covid passes. It is depressing that we even need to say this in this House, but there is no place for antisemitism, these tropes or this hatred on our streets, campuses and society, and it needs …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day
"I thank the right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick) and my right hon. Friend the Member for Barking (Dame Margaret Hodge) for securing this very important debate. I also pay tribute to my hon. Friends the Members for Warrington North (Charlotte Nichols) and for Leeds North West (Alex Sobel), …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jun 2021
Planning Decisions: Local Involvement
"Talking about councils that have no plan, I refer the House to my Labour-led council in Bury. Does the Minister agree that while we want democratic engagement, the worst thing possible is to have that engagement and not listen to the people, as my council is doing to the over …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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