Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what factors will be taken into account by the relevant Secretary of State in considering the applications for the £1.6 billion Stronger Towns Fund announced on 5 March.
The Stronger Towns Fund prospectus will be published before Summer recess. This will set out how local partners can bid in to the fund as well as detailing the role of local partners, relevant definitions and eligibility criteria.