Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will increase existing awards of Levelling Up Funding, in the context of rising inflation.
The department is monitoring the impact of inflation closely through formal reporting mechanisms and regular discussions with local government counterparts and stakeholders.
The Levelling Up Fund has put in place a proportionate project adjustment process. Further discussions are underway about what other support can be offered to mitigate inflationary pressures.