Stephen Metcalfe – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Deputy Prime Minister

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stephen Metcalfe on 2014-05-07.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what support the Government is giving to business growth opportunities in Basildon and Thurrock.

Greg Clark

Basildon and Thurrock are key economic centres within the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area. The LEP submitted its Strategic Economic Plan and Growth Deal at the end of March which is currently being assessed and negotiated.

The Growth Deal contains proposals for direct business support by extending the Southend Growth Hub announced in its City Deal recently.

Other funding is also being invested through Regional Growth Fund, Growing Places Fund, and through investment in major transport improvements on the M25 and Dartford Crossing to reduce congestion and enhance connectivity to the ports.