West Sussex’s transport networks are to receive a £29.9m upgrade as a result of the comprehensive spending review, investing in increased connectivity, economic growth and better opportunities for local people.
The £29.9 million that West Sussex, will receive over the Spending Review period represents a near 2% boost compared to plans under the previous Conservative government.
The local funding has been announced alongside wider national transport improvements. In her Spending Review announcement this month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves put forward £15.6bn of investment in transport to connect the region’s cities and towns. For other regions, ministers are providing for a fourfold increase in Local Transport Grants by the end of the parliament.
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