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Research and Reports

By collaborating with a variety of influential partners, we have put together a diverse portfolio of informative research and reports that demonstrate why coalfield communities across the UK continue to need our support.

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The first-ever legal roadmap to support the creation of community owned renewable energy projects, to help communities harness environmental and socio-economic benefits.

This report provides an updated socio-economic and deprivation assessment for Scotland’s former coal mining communities based on open public data.

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The State of the Coalfields Report reiterates that coalfield communities sit below the national average against almost every indices; particularly employment, skills and health.

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An outline of our proposal to create a new £40m investment fund for the coalfields to invest in new industrial and commercial properties suitable for growing SMEs.

The Places with Purpose report illustrates industrial towns’ strong identities, their distinct business opportunities, and the policies desperately needed to make a difference.

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The Ten Priorities for the former coalfields report emphasises the importance of replacing EU funding, support for industry, higher quality jobs and further investment.

A Celebration of 20 Years Working in the Coalfield Communities in Scotland.

Coalfields grant of £9,900 making a difference to Burntwood families during coronavirus crisis https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2020/11/19/scheme-supporting-burntwood-families-during-coronavirus-crisis-boosted-by-9900-grant/

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This morning I took part in @DanJarvisMP debate on support for the economy in the North. We need a fundamental rebalancing of our economy after Covid. Trust is in short supply and the people of the North will hold this Government to account for their promises and their actions.

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The North needs transformation, not tinkering – and COVID only strengthens the case for levelling up. The Spending Review is the litmus test: if the Govt are serious, they need to back our South #Yorkshire Renewal Plan, and a wider New Deal for the North. https://u.nu/xpbnn

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Acknowledging the amazing impact all of our Community Match Challenge @DCMS projects are having in coalfield communities - something which is even more important in these challenging times.#CommunitiesCan

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"Levelling up is about empowering people with the right tools they need to take advantage of the opportunities that new technology offers." 📶💻

📺Watch my full remarks during @ukonward's event on the importance of harnessing digital infrastructure, here:https://www.jogideon.org/news/jo-gideon-mp-better-digital-connectivity-key-levelling-agenda

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🚨GAME ON ENGLAND UPDATE🚨

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Wishing ELSH all the best for its move into new premises from all at the CRT @BarnsleyCouncil @DanJarvisMP https://www.thestar.co.uk/education/chance-learn-english-barnsley-charitys-new-esol-classes-3018866

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