Stuart wants to secure transformative investment into infrastructure in South Shropshire to bring necessary change such as fixing the roads and upgrading school and hospital buildings.
It is clear that people in South Shropshire often feel left behind by the big cities when it comes to infrastructure and investment. Stuart wants to address this directly in his work as MP to bring the money for essential projects in South Shropshire. This will continue the work of Philip Dunne, the previous MP for Ludlow, and other Conservative MPs who helped secure an incredible £350 million for the Hospital Transformation Programme in Shropshire.
One of the biggest issues people bring up with Stuart are the state of the roads in South Shropshire. He has already run a survey and invited the Roads Minister to hear local concerns. This will be one key element of the campaign for investment. Roads in the area are in dire need of lasting repairs and upgrades.
Stuart also wants to ensure that South Shropshire has sufficient public infrastructure for the future. This means securing investment for public buildings and backing new and exciting projects such as rail links to boost the surrounding areas. Stuart welcomed the Rail Minister to Ironbridge to hear about an exciting Very Light Rail proposal.
The £2.6 billion Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has seen more than £12 million invested across South Shropshire to support businesses and communities including:
- Bridgnorth Town Council received £30,000 to commission a business needs survey to see how the town could be helped, with one possible outcome of a ‘Business Improvement District’ being considered.
- Marches Forward Partnership launched in 2023 with a plan to unlock new investment into the English and Welsh border region that is home to 750,000 people.
The Partnership brings together strategic joint working between Shropshire, Herefordshire, Powys and Monmouthshire local authorities. It covers a population of approximately 737,000 residents and covers an area of approximately 1,140,000 hectares and helping to increase investment and accelerate delivery of key infrastructure projects. UKSPF funding supports feasibility activities to test and pilot projects that support how communities and places operate as a functional geography rather than being constrained by the current administrative boundaries.
As Member of Parliament for South Shropshire, I am committed to:
Listening to the areas of South Shropshire where investment is most necessary;
Supporting projects that will bring a lasting positive impact to the area;
Delivering the funding and support we need.
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