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We urge the Government to publish measurable outcomes frameworks for each of the Towns Fund,...
Recommendation
We urge the Government to publish measurable outcomes frameworks for each of the Towns Fund, Levelling Up Fund, Community Ownership Fund, UK Community Renewal Fund, and UK Shared Prosperity Fund. These frameworks should set out how the funds achieve the goal of levelling up high streets and town centres, taking into account areas that have not received funding. The frameworks should measure impacts on people and ensure that they do not simply count outputs such as the number of buildings that have been repurposed. The frameworks should have social value as well as economic growth embedded within them.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's request and states that further information regarding the Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies for the Towns Fund and Community Renewal Fund has recently been published, partially addressing the recommendation for outcome frameworks across all listed funds.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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The Committee sought further detail on the Government’s monitoring strategy for funding programmes, and we hope will be pleased to see that recently, further information regarding the Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies for the Towns Fund and Community Renewal Fund was published.
Source
Report
Sixth Report - Supporting our high streets after COVID-19
10 Dec 2021
HC 37
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.6 yrs
Report published
10 Dec 2021