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£1.2m fund for enterprise zones announced at MIPIM UK

COMMUNITIES secretary Sajid Javid has announced at MIPIM UK a £1.2m fund to help development get underway at 24 enterprise zones across England.
Speaking at the property exhibition Javid invited LEPs that have a new enterprise zone to bid for a share of the funds, which could be used to help meet the costs of developing the sites.
The government has just signed a memoranda of understanding for five new enterprise zones, including the Cheshire Science Corridor, which set how government will work with local partners to ensure jobs and growth creation.
Javid said: “Today’s new £1.2m fund will help speed up development on crucial enterprise sites, helping to encourage future growth and supporting key industries, building on the world-class expertise we have right here in this country.” Read more