Minister

For decades, Local Government Funding has not recognised that delivering services in beautiful rural areas like ours is more expensive. 

I recently published a report with UK Onward calling for the Government to incorporate social mobility into Local Government funding formulas. Our report presents further evidence of the historic underfunding in our communities, the detrimental effect this has on our children growing up in areas of poor social mobility, and a clear funding proposal to resolve this. I will continue to do all I can to incorporate this proposal into their funding formulas, and secure the fair deal we deserve.

I am delighted that in January last year, Rutland and Melton's £23 million Levelling Up Bid was successful. This is a once in a generation amount of money which will shape the future of our communities. I also secured the creation of the Rural Prosperity Fund which benefited all our Councils and communities.

I will continue to fight to bring fairness back to Government funding, and ensure we get all the support and opportunity we need in our communities.

 

News

Two Rutland Schools Awarded Condition Improvement Funding

Uppingham Community College and Langham Church of England Primary School are set to receive investment from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund to improve the condition of school buildings.  The Department for Education administers Condition Improvement Funding to address significant c

Thousands of Homes and Businesses to Receive Lightning-Fast Broadband

38,600 homes and business across Leicestershire, Rutland, and Warwickshire will receive lightning-fast broadband as part of Project Gigabit. Thanks to a £71.5 million investment from the Government, even more homes and businesses are set to benefit from Project Gigabit, connecting hard-to-reach rur

Leicestershire and Rutland to Receive Over £287m from the Local Transport Fund

Leicestershire and Rutland to receive over £287 million from the East Midlands Local Transport Fund Today (26th February) it has been announced that Leicestershire and Rutland are set to receive £287,495,000 from the Government’s Local Transport Fund: Leicestershire’s share of the Local Transport

Alicia Kearns MP Publishes Fair Funding Report with UK Onward

Alicia Kearns MP has published a new report with UK Onward calling for the Government to incorporate social mobility into Local Government funding formulas. The report highlights that current funding formulas penalise children growing up in areas of poor social mobility, especially in our rural Rut

Local Funding Boost for Social Care Staff this Winter

The Government has today announced funding for Leicestershire and Rutland to support social care staff this Winter. Leicestershire is set to receive £33,173,679 in funding and Rutland will receive £1,792,854 in funding. The money can be used flexibly based on our local need, including to increase