Statement on Local Growth Deals: 7 July 2014
7 July 2014
Cabinet Office Minister, Greg Clark, made a statement in the House of Commons on Monday 7 July 2014 on the Local Growth Deals. Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government, Andy Sawford, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition
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Local Growth Deals
Growth Deals provide funds to local enterprise partnerships (partnerships between local authorities and businesses) for projects that aim to benefit the local area and economy. The first wave of Growth Deals was announced on 7 July 2014.
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