Six towns in Greater Lincolnshire are set to benefit from Town Deals.

Six towns in Greater Lincolnshire are set to benefit from Town Deals that are being set up across England.

Boston, Grimsby, Lincoln, Mablethorpe, Scunthorpe and Skegness are among 100 towns which will work with the Government to develop innovative regeneration plans.

The deals were announced in the autumn by Robert Jenrick, MP for Newark and Midlands Engine Champion.

The 100 towns that are eligible for support from the £3.6 billion Towns Fund were invited to develop proposals for their own Town Deal. Communities, businesses and local leaders will join forces to draw up plans to transform their town’s economic growth prospects with a focus on improved transport, broadband connectivity, skills and culture.

“Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Lincoln have been asked to work with the Government to develop innovative regeneration plans and work up a Town Deal,” said a Greater Lincolnshire LEP spokesperson.

“Greater Lincolnshire communities form a major part of growing and sustaining our economy and we are confident that this opportunity will have a major impact on supporting these six areas to thrive and build a stronger, fairer economy for all.”

Once approved, Town Deals will improve connectivity, provide vital social and cultural infrastructure and boost growth – and communities will have their say on how the money is spent.

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