Levelling Up Secretary confirms £59.5 billion funding package for councils – a 9% increase on the previous year
Government stands behind local authorities and households in challenging times
Health and social care prioritised with additional grant of around £2 billion
Michael Gove has welcomed the announcement that Collingwood College has been selected as one of the latest 239 schools that will be rebuilt or substantially refurbished as part of the fourth round of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme.
Further measures to place local communities at the heart of the planning system will be set out by the government tomorrow (6 December 2022), delivering a number of commitments made by the Prime Minister over the summer.
Last Thursday, the Conservative Government set out in the Autumn Statement how it will restore economic stability, protect key public services, help control inflation, and boost growth.
Members across this House and people across the country will, of course, have been horrified to hear about the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Awaab Ishak.
Rogue landlords who exploit the supported housing system at the expense of vulnerable residents could be banned from operating or fined up to £30,000 as enforcement is stepped up across the country.