CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON GROWTH DEALGrowth Deal • July 6th, 2014
Contract Type FiledJuly 6th, 2014The Cheshire and Warrington Growth Deal aims to drive growth across the whole of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The Deal will invest in new road infrastructure to improve connectivity between and within key towns across Cheshire and Warrington, such as Chester & Congleton. In Warrington for example, the Deal will support a new Swing Bridge across the Mersey, opening up development potential in several sites, ensuring that the town is best placed to meet the growing demand for more homes and employment space as a result of the expanding logistics operation along the Atlantic Gateway. Building on the important UK science assets in the North West, the Deal will also supporting new business growth in science – particularly at Alderley Park through a new business start-up fund, and investing in new equipment at Thornton.