Most levelling up projects still unfinished years after funding allocated
Summary
Most "levelling up" projects in the UK have not been completed years after money was given to local councils. Data shows that 821 out of 1,347 projects were still unfinished by May 2024, delaying promised improvements to towns and regions.Key Facts
- 821 out of 1,347 levelling up projects are unfinished as of May 2024.
- 73 UK council areas with approved projects have not completed any.
- Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have slower project delivery despite fewer projects overall.
- The Future High Streets Fund, Town Deals, and Levelling Up Fund are the main sources of levelling up money.
- Initial deadlines for these funds ranged from March 2024 to March 2026 but were extended to March 2028.
- Inflation has caused councils to reduce or pause projects because costs increased.
- Labour’s new Pride in Place program offers longer-term funding with local decision-making.
- Some areas like Blackburn with Darwen and Leeds have no completed levelling up projects yet.
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