Karl McCartney MP has welcomed the announcement of new funding to support businesses and infrastructure in Lincoln – helping local businesses to create new jobs and train more young people.
£48m has been allocated for 2015/16 to Greater Lincolnshire LEP, the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for Lincoln and the local area.
This money is being put directly in the hands of Greater Lincolnshire LEP, so local authorities and businesses are able to make sure it goes on the projects which will receive the maximum benefit for local people, like new investment in the Lincoln Central Transport Hub, the Boole Technology Centre and the Tentercroft East-West Growth Corridor.
In total over £6 billion of projects will be supported by the Growth Fund across England in 2015/16, with funding being used to deliver better roads and public transport; increase the support for small businesses and young people looking for work; and improve internet links, skills and housing availability, strengthening the local economy and backing businesses to create jobs.
Karl McCartney MP commented: “This Growth Deal is excellent news for local people in Lincoln. £48m for Greater Lincolnshire LEP will make a huge difference in our area. And because it’s going straight to the LEP, local businesses and local authorities have been able to make sure local people receive the biggest possible benefit, with much-needed investment for things like the Lincoln Central Transport Hub, the Boole Technology Centre and the Tentercroft East-West Growth Corridor.
“This will help local businesses create the jobs we need so more hardworking families can have the security of a regular pay packet, and will help ensure our young people have the skills they need to compete in the global race. This is a key part of our long-term economic plan, and will help secure a better and brighter future for people here in Lincoln.”
Greg Clark, Minister for Cities, said: “This is a landmark day for local economies across Britain. National growth is the sum of local growth, so for Britain to prosper every part of the country needs to fulfil its potential. But no two places are the same and the people who live, work and do business in each place know best what their area needs to do well. That’s why we’re backing local leaders in Lincoln to create jobs and prosperity in their own area.”
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For further information, please contact Karl McCartney MP at [email protected] / 020 7219 7221.