Northumberland launches £3m scheme to create jobs and attract investment

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Northumberland County Council has launched a £3 million commercial property scheme to drive economic growth and create employment opportunities.

Northumberland County Council has launched the Northumberland Economic Infrastructure Programme (NEIP) Commercial Property Incentive, a £3 million scheme designed to drive economic growth and create employment opportunities across the county. The initiative forms part of the wider Northumberland Growth Fund, which offers up to £110 million to support economic growth and job creation.

The scheme aims to deliver new commercial premises and supporting infrastructure to meet growing demand for modern employment space. This was identified through consultation with businesses, investors and financial experts across the county.

Council leader Glen Sanderson said the programme represents 'a significant investment in the future prosperity of our county'. He added that the scheme will 'unlock opportunities that may not otherwise be realised' and help maintain Northumberland as 'an attractive place to live, work, invest, and do business'. Sanderson noted that businesses consistently highlight access to high-quality premises and supporting infrastructure as critical for growth, which the NEIP has been designed to address directly.

How it is being reported

• £3m Northumberland scheme launched to unlock commercial investment and jobsA £3 million scheme has been launched to drive economic growth.Hexham Courant · 9 Oct, 05:00
• £3m support programme aims to increase job opportunitiesCouncil chiefs have launched a new initiative designed to unlock investment, accelerate development and create high-quality employment opportunities across Northumberland.Morpeth Herald · 7 Oct, 10:21

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