Written questions

Coal: Regeneration

Commons · Question 114607 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on former coalfield communities not covered by the Pride in Place programme of current government growth funding; and what con

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 9 Mar 2026

I recognise the excellent work of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, supporting coalfield communities across the country reach their full potential. I met with the Trust recently to hear more about this work and their future ambitions.Our Pride in Place s...