Local MP Paulette Hamilton has secured £20 million over the next decade for Kingstanding as part of the government’s ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’ initiative.
As part of the new Labour government’s ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’ fund, Kingstanding is one of 146 areas across England selected to pioneer a new approach to spending public money on local projects.
The fund will deliver £2 million every year for ten years, with local people deciding how the money is spent. Funding could be used to improve green spaces and youth services, tackle anti-social behaviour, revitalise the local shopping area, or support community groups.
Paulette Hamilton MP, who has campaigned for the funding said:
“I promised to fight for investment in our area, and I am proud to have delivered on that promise.
“After securing nearly a million pounds for Operation Fearless in Erdington, I’ve now secured this £20 million for Kingstanding, a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
“But the decisions on how it’s used must come from you, the residents of Kingstanding, who know our community best.”
A Neighbourhood Board, made up of local residents, the MP, councillors, and community leaders, will oversee how funds are allocated.
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Notes to Editors:
- Paulette Hamilton is the Labour MP for Birmingham Erdington.
- The Plan for Neighbourhoods targets Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOAs) experiencing high deprivation and weak social infrastructure.
- More information can be found at: https://paulettehamilton.org/