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Autumn Statement: Lancashire devolution ‘amazing news for county’ 23/11/2023 The Lancashire devolution announcement in the Autumn Statement is ‘amazing news for county’, local authority leaders in the region have said.
Uncertainty hangs over funding for growth projects 31/10/2023 Councils have voiced fresh concerns as they remain in the dark over future funding for responsibilities inherited from Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).
Falkirk Council signs £1bn growth deal 21/12/2021 Falkirk Council has signed a growth deal that could see £1bn worth of future investment in the area and the creation of up to 2000 jobs.
PM announces £300m for devolved nations 29/07/2019 The prime minister has announced £300m of new funding to support the expansion of Growth Deals across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as he reassures the UK that Brexit will not threaten the union.

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