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<p>85 local authorities that received Levelling Up Parks Fund funding were invited
to apply for the chess tables funding. In total, 55 local authorities applied for
the funding. We have provided funding to those 55 local authorities to install 99
chess tables across England.</p><p>We have asked local authorities to consider how
the location they choose creates new opportunities, helps to strengthen relationships,
builds local social cohesion and provides opportunities for people to come together
in a joint activity.</p><p>Prior to the announcement of funding, we engaged stakeholders
across Government, as well as local authorities and the English Chess Federation.</p><p>Local
authorities know their communities best and are best placed to manage the use and
assess the effects of the chess tables locally, if they choose to do so.</p><p>Any
decisions to provide chess sets are for local authorities to take.</p><p>Further announcements
will be set out in the usual way.</p>
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