Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire, has welcomed the new National Infrastructure Plan – setting out clear plans for investment in infrastructure, including roads, rail, and local flood defences.
Across the West Midlands the plan commits to invest in:
- At least 65 flood defence schemes to reduce flood risk.
- 12 major Strategic Road Network projects.
- £60 million national funding pot for local stations to bid for funding to improve access.
This builds on investment since 2010, which has delivered investment in projects like the Staffordshire County Council waste project.
In total across Britain, the plan commits to £15 billion of investment in roads and £2.3 billion in flood defences, confirms our £38 billion Network Rail programme, and will ensure 95 per cent of premises have access to superfast broadband by 2017.
George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said: “Today’s National Infrastructure Plan is a key part of our long term economic plan. It sets out our vision for our roads, our railways, housing and local flood defences – so that we have modern infrastructure fit for the 21st century.
“It’s only because we’ve got a strong economy that we’re able to do this. This plan will transform roads, rail and other infrastructure in the West Midlands - helping local businesses to create more jobs and families to have more security for the years ahead.”
Gavin said: “This is excellent news and will be a real boost for local households and businesses. Ultimately this will mean more jobs and growth, helping to deliver a better future for hardworking people in South Staffordshire.”