Again in the House of Commons, Jason raised his deep concerns about how Labour-run Kirklees are managing millions of pounds of developer levies, known as Section 106 funding, and how local people are losing confidence in the system as they aren’t seeing improvements in local roads, local schools and local services.
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Jason McCartney MP
Labour-run Kirklees Council is taking in millions of pounds from housing developers through the section 106 levy, but local people are losing confidence in the system, as they just do not see the money being spent on local schools, local roads or local health services.
Does the Minister agree that developer contributions, which are given to improve local infrastructure that is affected by major housing developments, should be spent on just that?
Rachel Maclean MP
My hon. Friend highlights a most unsatisfactory state of affairs from Labour-run Kirklees Council. We are introducing a new infrastructure levy that will bring much-needed transparency. Local authorities, including Kirklees, should be spending that precious money on the infrastructure needed for local people.
