Four projects have secured an overall funding boost of £500,000 after being named as the East Midlands Manufacturing Zones.

Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP announced the locations today, 03 January.

The projects, which are involved in the space industry, food sector and development of HS2, will receive an investment to help boost the space, food and advanced manufacturing sectors across North Derbyshire and Greater Lincolnshire. They include Melton Mowbray, Space Park Leicester and other areas across the region.

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The East Midlands Manufacturing Zones aim to reduce planning restrictions to allow land to be used more productively and provide certainty for business investment.

Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire said: "Manufacturing, innovation and trade are at the heart of the East Midlands economy, so it is the perfect place for the UK's first Manufacturing Zones.

"This is another example of how the government is delivering for the Midlands with our modern Industrial Strategy backing local businesses and building on local strengths."

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