Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Communities to seize control over high streets and restore pride, published on 24 September 2025, whether the funding will involve a bidding programme.

On 25 September, the government launched its overarching Pride in Place Strategy, underpinned by two allocative funding programmes.

The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support to 244 places over the next decade. New areas have been selected using a robust metrics-based methodology, using Indices of Multiple Deprivation and the Community Needs Index. The full list of places and selection methodology is published here.

The Pride in Place Impact Fund will provide £1.5 million of funding to a further 95 places over the next two years. Local Authorities will be responsible for the selection and delivery of projects. The full list of areas and place selection methodology is set out here.