Warrington is set to receive £25million to develop and implement regeneration plans as part of the government’s new £3.6bn Town Fund announced today.
The money will be used to boost skills, provide vital digital and cultural infrastructure and is designed to drive growth through town regeneration.
Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Warrington South, Andy Carter commented, “I’m absolutely delighted that after months of lobbying government minister at every opportunity Warrington is getting up to £25m for regeneration. We’ve missed out on funding before but this time we have cash ring-fenced and we can now work together to improve the town - this is a game-changer!”
Town Deal money is about ensuring prosperity and opportunity are available to everyone in this country, not just those living in cities like London or the South East. Warrington is one of 45 towns in the Northern Powerhouse area where the Government has made a commitment to level up living standards.
Andy commented “when I was selected as the prospective Conservative MP I committed to speaking up for the constituency because Warrington wasn’t getting its fair share of support. There's so much we need to do, in particular with healthcare and a new hospital but I am delighted that Government is taking action and giving our town the support it needs with this Town Deal”.
