Pickles launches £500m growth pot

A £500m Government cash pot to boost regional growth – through the creation of new homes and jobs - has been announced by ministers today.

By Dominic Browne | 08 November 2011

A £500m Government cash pot to boost regional growth – through the creation of new homes and jobs - has been announced by ministers today.

The Growing Places Fund is aimed at the 38 local enterprise partnerships (LEPs), covering 99% of the country, in the hope they will best prioritise local economic needs.

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