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Local Growth: Great Grimsby

Monday 24 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Great Grimsby is a pilot town deal with 40 million investment
  • More funding is expected from the 3.6 billion towns fund
  • The Open Doors pilot project and a 50% business rates cut for small retailers are introduced

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Lia Nici Lab Great Grimsby
Economy Business & Trade Local Government
Context

The Government's pilot town deal is underway and the community is seeking specific actions.

Question

What steps are being taken to encourage local growth in Great Grimsby, considering its unique challenges?

Answer from Simon Clarke (Minister of State for Regional Growth and Local Government)

Great Grimsby is a pilot town deal with £40 million investment, more to come from the £3.6 billion towns fund. We have introduced measures such as the Open Doors pilot project, cutting business rates for small retailers by 50% from April for properties below £51,000 rateable value.

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