On Wednesday, the current government said that “given the need to make savings” it intended to withdraw funding from capital regeneration and cultural leveling up projects, which included funding for Hucknall, but said it would consult with the venues concerned beforehand. of a meeting. the final decision is made.

Wilmott said local councillors, officials and residents had “worked tirelessly for years” to secure funding to improve the area, adding: “Hucknall deserves better.”

“We will urgently seek a hearing with the Minister on this devastating and short-sighted decision,” he said.

“We have been desperately trying to meet the minister in recent months without success, finding ourselves completely blocked.

“We will vigorously challenge the government’s proposal to take this funding away from Hucknall, who has already fallen behind.”

Welsh said he will “continue to fight for the best opportunities for Hucknall and will advocate for the town throughout the process.”

He added: “This Labor government has been handed a terrible inheritance after 14 years of chaos and financial mismanagement by the Conservatives, and the last government made many promises to people but without setting aside funds to deliver on them.”