Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask His Majesty's Government, in relation to the Community Right to Bid under the Localism Act 2011, how many assets of community value have been listed in England; how many groups have triggered the moratorium period; how many assets have been bought by community groups; and how much of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund announced in 2021 has been spent to date.
Community assets play a vital role in creating thriving neighbourhoods, where people meet, connect, and spend time together. The Government does not hold the information requested because this is a matter for local authorities.
The Community Ownership Fund has, so far, awarded £36.8 million to 150 projects across the United Kingdom. A total of £25.5 million has been allocated to 97 projects in England, £5.2 million allocated to 24 projects in Scotland, £3.2 million to 15 projects in Wales and £3 million to 14 projects in Northern Ireland. Round 3 Window 1 of the fund is now open and will close on 12th July.