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Council leader is
geared for growth Staffordshire remains confident of continuing economic growth, despite the decision to leave the European Union. County council leader Philip Atkins said that
the county was committed to growing its economy and providing better opportunities. Philip Atkins also welcomed the Chancellor’s
announcement that he intends to reduce corporation tax following the EU vote. He said: “Our position in Staffordshire is one of
a total commitment to growing a stronger economy. We continually demonstrate our ability to deliver major projects like i54 South Staffordshire, Redhill Business Park and supporting infrastructure at Liberty Park in Lichfield and at Meaford. “With strong fundamentals in place, local
government must continue to focus on economic growth as plans are formulated to leave the European Union. We are in far better shape to withstand any economic storm than we were in 2008, with higher employment and productivity.”
New infrastructure will bring boost to region
Major developments to boost growth and opportunities in Staffordshire are set to start in the next few months after gaining planning approval. Following Staffordshire County
Council’s delivery of a road and infrastructure scheme to support business development at Meaford near Stone, the first planning consent for an industrial building on site has been given the go-ahead. In Rugeley, a flood defence
scheme to protect the town for generations and unlock land for business and residential development has also won approval. Both schemes have had backing from the Government’s Local Growth Fund, secured by the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Enterprise Partnership. At Meaford, the county council has completed a £6million road scheme to support a new
business park which will be built by developer St Modwen. The works have included building a new roundabout and road, improving facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and creating a second junction to serve the business park. The site is the largest undeveloped brownfield site in the county and could create up to 2,200 jobs. Staffordshire County Council’s
economy leader Mark Winnington (pictured) said: “These two schemes are hugely significant for Staffordshire and we’re pleased to see them move
forward. The on site development at Meaford
follows our successful completion of the supporting road scheme which is another example of us delivering on time and on budget. “The Rugeley flood defence scheme will see
large areas of land become attractive to developers, meaning further regeneration.”
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