Judith delivers landmark £20 million investment in Holme Wood

Judith Cummins, Member of Parliament for Bradford South, has successfully secured £20 million long-term investment for Holme Wood through the Labour Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods – Pride in Place.

The funding will deliver £2 million every year for the next ten years, supporting local people, local jobs, community facilities, green spaces, and measures to make the area safer and stronger. 

Judith Cummins MP said: 

“Holme Wood is full of good people with the right ideas to improve their neighbourhood. Local people know their area best. I have been working with local people and community groups, Tracy Brabin the West Yorkshire Mayor and her team, plus many others for many years.

This money will help to build pride and belief in our community.

"I will make sure that local voices are listened to and let government, the council and others know what they need to do to help deliver our local vision.”

“£20m over the next ten years is a massive once in a generation investment in Holme Wood and has the potential to change thousands of lives. I will make sure it is spent where local people say they need it most.”

The funding will be held by Bradford Council, but an independent board that will include Judith as Member of Parliament, local people and community groups will be responsible for the day to day running of this fund and deciding how the money is spent.

The money could be spent on anything from improving green spaces, fixing up empty buildings, improving community spaces, or creating local jobs and opportunities.