Communities Secretary launches #MyTown campaign

The #MyTown campaign gives people a say in how a new generation of Town Deals, each worth up to £25 million, should transform the place they call home.

Robert Jenrick, the Communities and Local Government Secretary, has launched the campaign in the hope of giving people in 100 places across England the chance to write the next chapter for their towns, as well as providing a platform for communities to share their proud history and ambitions for a bright future.

The campaign builds on the government’s announcement of 100 places chosen to pioneer multi-million Town Deals as part of the £3.6 billion Towns Fund.

A total of 45 places across the Northern Powerhouse and 30 places across the Midlands Engine are among the 100 places invited to develop ambitious plans to transform towns across England as part of the government’s commitment to level up all regions.

Jenrick said: “Too many towns feel neglected by Westminster politicians. This government is committed to levelling up all parts of the country. That’s why we’re investing up to £25 million in 100 towns across the country. And I want local people to determine how that money is spent.

Minister for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth Jake Berry added: “We are going further than any government before to level up every corner of our country. With our new £3.6 billion Towns Fund, we’re ramping up efforts to give local people power and money to decide what is best for their town. Wherever you live, getting involved in the My Town campaign is your chance to decide where this major investment should go.”