Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he will take to ensure that faith organisations have a greater role in working with local government.
The Government recognises the vital role played by our faith groups in their local communities. Faith organisations have been at the forefront during the pandemic, working alongside local authorities and other partners to provide communities with much needed support.
The Faith New Deal pilot scheme announced last September will build on this, strengthening engagement between faith organisations and local government.
The successful applicants will be announced shortly.