Retail Trade: Ellesmere Port and Neston

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 16 July 2018.

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Photo of Justin Madders Justin Madders Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (Labour), Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has plans to provide financial support to high streets businesses in Ellesmere Port and Neston constituency.

Photo of Jake Berry Jake Berry Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

High streets are a crucial part of our communities. The Government is determined to see our high streets thriving, both now and in the future. We want to see vibrant hubs where people live, shop, use services, and spend their leisure time.

This is why we have announced that the Department will launch a call for evidence over the summer looking at the future of our high streets. We are establishing an expert panel of industry leaders to draw on their experience and expertise to diagnose the issues currently affecting our high streets, and advise on the best long-term approach to help their revival.

The Government is investing £201.1 million in Growth Deals in the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership area. Growth allocations are creating up to 12,000 jobs and generating up to £280 million in public and private investment.

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