Pride in Place

Debate between Miatta Fahnbulleh and Antonia Bance

Wednesday 15th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab)]

Last week, I went to the toddler group at Open Heaven church in Friar Park. The mums there told me there is nothing for young people to do in Friar Park—no playground, no youth club. Does the Minister agree with me that the £20 million is going to make the most massive difference to Friar Park, especially given that it is local people, like those mums, who will decide how it is spent?

[Miatta Fahnbulleh]

My hon. Friend is completely right. The opportunity to invest through this in local community services and youth services is absolutely huge, and putting local mums in the driving seat is always a good thing.