Locality CEO Tony Armstrong on the English Devolution Bill: βThe inclusion of the Right to Buy for communities in the English Devolution Bill deserves to be celebrated. This is a significant step forward for community power - something weβve been campaigning on for many years.
However, communities need resources to make the most of their rights. In recent years, the Community Ownership Fund has been vital in helping to save hundreds of community hubs, pubs, and clubs. With the fund now ended, there is no dedicated support available from government for communities looking to take on valued assets.
For every neighbourhood to be able to reap the rewards of the Right to Buy β especially in more disadvantaged areas β it must be backed with proper resources.β
We welcome the inclusion of the Right to Buy for communities in the #EnglishDevolutionBill. However, for every neighbourhood to reap the rewards, especially more disadvantaged areas, it must be backed by proper govt funding.
Read more on the Community Right to Buy: locality.org.uk/what-is-comm...