Written questions

Community Development

Commons · Question 21898 · Tabled 3 Jan 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to promote community-based initiatives that foster social connections among vulnerable populations.

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 13 Jan 2025

The government funds programmes to increase social connections including those run by Near Neighbours and Schools Linking, which deliver initiatives in communities to bring people together.Community groups also play a crucial role in promoting social cohe...