More than £6 million of Government funding for Dorset
West Dorset MP Chris Loder is welcoming the cash
More than £6 million of Government funding for Dorset has been welcomed by West Dorset MP Chris Loder.
The majority of it (£4,435,812) will come from the Shared Prosperity Fund.
That's aimed at improving 'high quality skills training, supporting pay, employment and productivity growth, as well as increasing life chances' in areas that need support.
The rest of the funding (£1,578,278) will go towards the adult numeracy programme 'Multiply', which helps people who don't have a recognised maths qualification to get training, and hopefully boost employability.
West Dorset MP Chris Loder said:
“Having met the Prime Minister two weeks ago, I made clear that we need to see innovation and investment in Rural Dorset just as much priority as Bournemouth and Poole (BCP). Under the Dorset LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership), I felt rural West Dorset was not properly looked after under. I’m pleased the new funding, allocated to elected local authorities rather than an appointed board, will be more accessible, and fairer to West Dorset.
“This funding is unique to rural Dorset, meaning the Dorset Council area will have more autonomy to prioritise investment in our own area, and better reflect the needs and ambitions of our communities.”