Communities that depend on tourism will receive a major boost from a new £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package, the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government Simon Clarke MP has announced.
Speaking at the Local Government Association’s annual conference, Minister Clarke confirmed the new funding will be distributed via local Growth Hubs to communities immediately to kick start tourism in time for the summer as part of the government’s drive to boost the recovery of the economy.
This is the latest package of support for economic recovery following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the New Deal earlier this week, which will bring forward £5 billion of capital investment projects, supporting jobs and economic recovery.
The £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package will give small businesses in tourist destinations grants of up to £5,000 to help them adapt their businesses following the coronavirus pandemic.
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Article uploaded 8/7/20
This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 in England.