To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how much funding her Department plans to provide for work to be carried out by Building Design Partnership Ltd on a master plan for Canvey Island town centre; and if she will make a statement. (273522)

The Homes and Communities Agency, funded by my Department, has approved a grant of £100,000 to Castle Point borough council over a two year period for a master planning project for Canvey Town Centre. Building Design Partnership Ltd has won a tender to carry out the work on their behalf.