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Neighbourhood Boards

Commons · Question 3980 · Tabled 21 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 1 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taken to ensure Neighbourhood Boards outlined in his Neighbourhood Guarantee Speech are free from politicisation.

Answer

Answered by Nesil Caliskan, 1 Jun 2026

The Government’s Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £5.8 billion over 10 years to 284 places, with each receiving up to £20 million in funding and support. This will serve as the cornerstone of this Government’s support for communities.In each pl...