Following the announcement by Boris Johnson of growth deal funding for 嫩草影院, Leader of 嫩草影院 Council, Councillor Aileen Morton said:
鈥淲e have worked hard to develop and promote a rural growth deal that will transform 嫩草影院鈥檚 natural resources into long term success for the area, and into drivers for growth in the UK and Scottish economies.
"We are ambitious for 嫩草影院, and we have strong local backing for this deal.
"It is in everyone鈥檚 interest that rural Scotland thrives. Momentum is clearly building to deliver our bid, and with it the area鈥檚 hopes and expectations.
"We look forward to working further with the UK and Scottish Governments to deliver this rural growth deal to 嫩草影院.鈥
Councillor Gary Mulvaney, Depute Leader said:
鈥淚nvestment could see 嫩草影院 lead the world through innovation in business sectors such as marine science. It could develop key routes to market for our world-renowned food and drink produce. It could bring the people and talent we need for our future.
"The more support 嫩草影院 gets from the UK and Scottish Governments, the more 嫩草影院 can thrive and in turn support the UK and Scottish economies.
"The sooner we receive funding the sooner we can get to work on delivering growth for the local, UK and Scottish economies.
"Today鈥檚 news takes us another step closer to delivering growth for the people of 嫩草影院.鈥
Notes
The bid comprises sixteen different projects that would bring together local and national organisations, as well as public and private sector agencies, to transform 嫩草影院鈥檚 economy.
The deal proposals cover the length and breadth of 嫩草影院. They鈥檙e based on three key themes:
- Attracting: additional skills, training and learning opportunities; new residents, visitors and businesses
- Growing: doing more of what works; making more of our natural and built resources
- Connecting: our high value business sectors with national and international business markets; our local economic successes with national strategic priorities
More information on the Rural Growth Deal is available on the council website at /rgd
