Community Groups

Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 1 July 2008.

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Photo of Tom Levitt Tom Levitt Labour, High Peak

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what progress has been made on implementing proposals for the transfer of assets to community groups; and what effect the Empowerment White Paper consultation will have on this process.

Photo of Dawn Butler Dawn Butler Labour, Brent South

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what progress has been made on her proposals for the transfer of assets to community groups; and what effect the Empowerment White Paper consultation will have on this process.

Photo of Hazel Blears Hazel Blears The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee

Since May 2007, community groups have been assisted on asset transfer projects in 20 demonstration areas; a further 12 areas commenced in April 2008; the Cabinet Office has allocated £30 million in refurbishment grants; and new guidance for local authorities has been developed.

The White Paper will be published before the summer recess.

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