Experts have criticized the Conservatives' approach to the levelling up programme, stating that their short-term funding strategies and bureaucratic processes hindered effective investment in local communities.
Jack Shaw, an expert on local governance, highlighted that the prolonged requirement for local authorities to bid for funding only delayed effective community investment, exacerbating regional disparities.
The government allocated a substantial sum of 10.6bn for local regeneration projects; however, with only 2.5bn spent, the programme's execution raises questions about its effectiveness and strategic planning.
Boris Johnson's promise to address regional inequalities through competitive bidding for funds has been criticized as fundamentally flawed due to its administrative complexity and the impact of rising inflation on project viability.
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