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<p>The government no longer has a funding relationship with the Coalfields Regeneration
Trust (CRT), as our final investment into the organisation from 2010 to 2015 was designed
to assist it to become self-sustaining. This will support the CRT to respond to needs
and opportunities in coalfield communities at a local level.</p><p>At the heart of
the government’s commitment to places is recognising the crucial role of local leadership
– such as the CRT - in directing investment to the priorities of their communities.
In England, we have empowered communities to take decisions over investment by devolving
over £9 billion of funding to Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) between 2015 and
2021. We have also agreed nine devolution deals with core cities across England and
introduced eight metro mayors. Furthermore, we have worked with devolved administrations
and local partners throughout Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to negotiate ambitious
City and Growth deals, creating strong partnerships to deliver investment throughout
the UK.</p><p>We support organisations such as the CRT to discuss funding proposals
with the relevant LEPs and Mayoral Combined Authorities, including for the forthcoming
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Wider responsibility for regeneration in coalfield
communities in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland is a responsibility largely devolved
to the governments of those nations.</p><p>Final decisions on the overall quantum
for the UKSPF will be made at a multi-annual Spending Review.</p>
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