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James is campaigning to ensure North West Norfolk benefits from the government's levelling up agenda including promoting investment in King's Lynn through the Towns Fund and other schemes.

King's Lynn has been selected as one of 100 towns that will benefit from the £3.6 billion Towns Fund which will pay for projects that deliver ‘’economic productivity through urban regeneration, planning and land use, skills and enterprise infrastructure and connectivity’’. James is a member of the King's Lynn Towns Fund Board working with the Borough Council, businesses, the College of West Anglia, and other local partners to develop the Town Investment Plan which aims to secure up to £25 million investment to boost long term economic growth.  The Town Investment Plan will be the overarching strategy for the area with a focus on skills and enterprise, transport connectivity, promoting heritage, and urban regeneration.

In September 2020, it was announced that Kng’s Lynn will benefit from £750,000 of accelerated Towns Fund investment for a School of Nursing at the College of West Anglia, and investment to improve the town centre under £80 million of funding announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government. This came after James called on the Prime Minister to support the case for the new School of Nursing.

The Town Investment Plan focuses on enhancing skills and jobs; regeneration; and improved connectivity. A Youth and Retraining Pledge will provide new opportunities for skills and support those affected by Covid-19 to reskill. Regeneration projects will make the most of our historic riverfront. It builds on local manufacturing, engineering, and health sector strengths by supporting growing businesses and takes advantage of King’s Lynn’s strong creative and cultural tradition with a restored Guildhall complex and new hub for creative businesses to collaborate and grow. Finally, the proposals will deliver a sustainably connected town with better walking and cycling routes, tackling the congestion, and improving air quality.

More details on the Town Investment Plan and Board, can be found at https://www.visionkingslynn.co.uk/ 

In the 2021 Budget, the Chancellor published the prospectus for the new Levelling Up Fund to support transport, heritage, or regeneration projects. James welcomed that King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is in the priority group for the new Fund.

 

 

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Towns Fund bid

James Wild MP talks about King's Lynn's Towns Fund bid

Thursday, 4 February, 2021

James was selected to speak virtually in a debate in the House of Commons on the Towns Fund on Thursday to talk about King's Lynn's bid.

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James Wild MP encourages applications for community grants

Monday, 25 January, 2021

A fund for community infrastructure projects across west Norfolk is to open for bids.

Groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding from the borough council through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Grants are available from £2,000 to more than £50,000.

Towns Fund bid

James Wild MP champions King's Lynn's Town Investment Plan

Thursday, 19 November, 2020

In the House of Commons, James championed King's Lynn's Town Investment Plan and the opportunity to benefit from £25 million of investment.

Future High Streets Fund bid

Decisions on Future High Streets Fund bid coming soon

Tuesday, 22 September, 2020

James pressed senior officials in the Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government on the timing of decisions on bids for the Future High Streets Fund. 

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New £12 billion boost for affordable homes

Tuesday, 8 September, 2020

Today the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced a £12 billion investment in housing to help the country build back better, including affordable homes for social rent to help the most vulnerable in society.

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James joins new Levelling Up Taskforce

Monday, 7 September, 2020

James has joined the 'Levelling Up Taskforce', which is a new group MPs aiming to bring ideas and investment to UK regions previously left behind.

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PM sets out a 'New Deal' for Britain

Wednesday, 1 July, 2020

In a speech in the West Midlands on 30th June the Prime Minister announced a ‘New Deal’ for Britain.

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Future High Street Fund bid

Friday, 26 June, 2020

A multi-million-pound bid that could transform King’s Lynn town centre has been submitted to the Government.

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James Wild MP and the 'Norfolk Eight' tell the Chancellor that Norfolk must not be left behind

Monday, 10 February, 2020

The ‘Norfolk Eight’ of Conservative Members of Parliament this week made the case to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt. Hon Sajid Javid, that any ‘levelling up’ across the UK must include Norfolk.

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James Wild MP discusses A17 junction at Terrington St Clement

Friday, 7 February, 2020

Today James Wild MP met with Councillors Brian Long and Sandra Squire and transport officials to discuss safety issues at the A17 where it meets Station Road at Terrington St Clement.

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