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AQW 7710/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities what additional funding he has requested to help meet the assessed need identified by the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer.

Asked by David Honeyford MLA on 28 February 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
28 February 2024
Answer due by
14 March 2024
Answered
7 March 20248 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

The budget allocated for the Sub-Regional Programme is £36.2m. However, I am aware that local football club facilities are badly in need of investment and that this budget is insufficient.

I expect funding to come from a variety of sources, including match funding sources secured by footballing bodies and clubs themselves. I also intend to make a strong case for additional public funding and have already met the UK Sports Minister to discuss the needs of local football.

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