The District of Blaby is set to benefit from more than two million pounds of Central Government funding to help improve the local area.

With more than £2.6 billion awarded across the country, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund’s aim is to build ‘pride in place’ and increase people’s life chances. The fund has three priorities, featuring “Community and Place,” “Supporting Local Business” and “People and Skills.”

Blaby District Council is pleased to say that it will be awarded £2,115,168 from the total pot of money and will be in full control of how the money is spent over the next three years, and work has been taking place with local partners, community groups and other stakeholders.

An Investment Plan, setting out how the funding will be spent, is well underway, and significant work has taken place to understand the challenges and opportunities that the funding may be able to contribute to. Nearly 30 projects across the district have been identified so far and are being assessed against the funding’s criteria.

The Council is committed to working with other local authorities where possible to increase opportunities for local people and share costs on projects to ensure the maximum number of initiatives can go ahead.

You can read more on the funding on Blaby District Council’s website: https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/external-funding/uk-shared-prosperity-fund/