Ranil Jayawardena has urged local businesses to apply for Round 6 of the Regional Growth Fund, which has opened for bids for a share of the £200 million available, to help them grow and create jobs.
Already £150 million of funding has been allocated to the South East and London to 26 different bids, attracting £1.1 billion of private investment and supporting 40,000 jobs.
The £3.2 billion fund supports projects using private sector investment to create jobs and growth.
Ranil commented: “This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses in and around North East Hampshire to apply for funding to help them grow and create jobs.
“The Fund is already supporting 40,000 jobs and £1.1 billion of private investment across the South East and London, with funding for a wide range of industries from automotive and aviation to agriculture, and this new round will help businesses create even more.”
“Creating more jobs by backing small businesses is a key part of the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan to secure a better and brighter future for Britain. Each new job this fund supports means another family with the security of a regular pay packet.”