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<p>The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is committed to
levelling up all parts of our country. We have also recognised the unique circumstances
and needs of island communities and their residents, including by establishing the
Islands Forum. The Forum is a mechanism for discussing the challenges and opportunities
faced by island communities, and for considering how by working together local government
and the UK Government (and where relevant the devolved administrations) can support
the people of islands across the UK.</p><p>The Isles of Scilly has been awarded up
to £6 million to fund a museum and cultural centre on St Mary’s. In addition, the
final Local Government Finance Settlement for 2024-25 makes available up to £6.8 million
to the Council of the Isles of Scilly, an increase in Core Spending Power of up to
£0.5 million or 8% in cash terms on 2023-24. This includes an additional £150,000
in funding in recognition of the unique circumstances facing our island authorities,
and their physical separation from the mainland.</p>
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