The minister confirmed that over £186 million will still be invested in the 39 New Deal for Communities programmes for 2009-10, and that a further £70 million is expected for 2010-11, bringing the total for NDCs over its ten year lifespan to over £2 billion.
In the last decade NDCs have made a real difference to communities, helping bring burglary down by 30%, and boosting GCSE results by over 10%. As sixteen of the programmes draw to a close, other organisations, including councils, have committed to continuing their legacy - including helping people get involved in local decisions and securing buildings for community use.
