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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Rishi Sunak's levelling up nightmare: Deprived areas that missed out and wealthy winners

A massive £2.1 billion was distributed between 111 places across the UK whose bids for cash were accepted, but many of the decisions have been met by a massive outcry

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

MP slammed as he admits he DIDN'T support town's bid for millions in Levelling Up cash

Wigan Council's leaders pointed the finger at Leigh's MP after they failed to get Levelling Up funding for the town centre

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023

The Mancunian Way: Hunger Games chaos

What Levelling Up means for Greater Manchester PLUS How a wind-up merchant called Downing Street and was put through to Tony Blair

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

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Glasgow misses out on levelling up funding to restore People's Palace

The city has been successful in the past at securing the cash.

Glasgow Live · Jan 19, 2023

Levelling Up fund slammed as 'final nail in the coffin'

"The whole thing is a joke, and I’m beyond angry that yet again local people have been let down"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

What is the Levelling Up project? The London areas awarded funding

More than £2 billion has been allocated to projects across the UK in this round

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023

Levelling Up was always a sham, now we know for sure

As Merseyside's most deprived communities once again miss out on vital cash, political editor Liam Thorp says the government never intended to make up for a decade of brutal cuts

Liverpool Echo · Jan 19, 2023

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Mayor 'very disappointed' as Salford bid for £20m Levelling Up cash for Eccles Shopping Centre rejected

Scheme will go ahead regardless, says Salford city council

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

Council 'completely committed' to Wythenshawe plan after losing Levelling Up bid

The major redevelopment plan was approved just this week

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

Oldham to get £20m Levelling Up cash to create 'green technology and innovation network'

The government has granted the cash boost to the borough from its Levelling Up fund with the aim of boosting Oldham’s ambition to become a ‘top destination for green businesses’

Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2023

Most Merseyside areas miss out on millions from government

Many areas have missed out on cash despite investment being desperately needed

Liverpool Echo · Jan 18, 2023

Partington Sports Village awarded £18m in Levelling Up cash

Trafford gets chunk of £2.1bn fundingx to boost jobs and growth

Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2023

Every Greater Manchester project getting Levelling Up cash in round two - as MP slams 'Hunger Games-style contest'

The boroughs of Wigan, Oldham, and Trafford have all been successful in bids to secure grants from a £2.1bn government pot

Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2023

Government announces plans for Awaab's Law after toddler's tragic death from damp and mould

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, said the government will table an amendment to the Social Housing Regulation Bill

Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023

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Liverpool Echo · Dec 30, 2022

'Tall buildings policy is how we protect Liverpool's skyline'

Sarah Doyle Liverpool City Council's cabinet member for development and housing said protecting the city's skyline is on the 2023 agenda

Nottingham Post · Dec 23, 2022

More than 1,700 refugees welcomed to Nottinghamshire from Ukraine

The Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched in March 2022 by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

The 35 new train stations as railway bosses plot major upgrade - see full wishlist here

Scores of new rail network schemes across the UK are being built - or are at least on the wishlist - with the aim of boosting regional economies for the entirety of the country

Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022

Labour say Tory 'Levelling Up' promises in tatters as £576m of funding value lost

Inflation is reducing the real-terms value of cash awarded to communities and projects by funds under Boris Johnson’s flagship policy - meaning it’s worth hundreds of millions less than when it was awarded

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Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022

Ex-BBC presenter slammed over 'utterly bizarre' rant about Wigan town centre

'When you get off the train in Wigan the streets are dead and the only drinking places are standing places and the only people drinking are young men'

Liverpool Echo · Oct 26, 2022

Michael Gove has 'unfinished business' with Liverpool as he is reappointed to government

Reappointed Levelling Up Secretary will have crucial decisions to make about the future of the troubled city council

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Gove returns to Cabinet after sacking by Johnson

Rishi Sunak appoints the Tory veteran as the Levelling Up Secretary in his new Government.

Chronicle Live · Oct 25, 2022

Two leisure centres in Gateshead at risk of closure after being deemed 'unaffordable'

Leisure centres in Saltwell and Dunston are under the greatest threat, as cash-strapped council bosses warn that closures are needed to balance the books

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

Decision to bin Ayr leisure centre 'won't' scupper £20m grant despite government's silence on matter

South Ayrshire Council's bid for £20m levelling up funds won't be impacted by cancellation according to Councillor Martin Dowey.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 3, 2022

Planned repairs to Stalybridge Civic Hall roof pushed into 2023

Tameside chiefs are seeking £1 million in levelling up cash to help fund the restoration of the historic building

Liverpool Echo · Sep 27, 2022

Conference 'preparing' Labour for government as North West 'answers back'

One MP said the Tories have left the country with an "abject lack of hope"

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