PORTS ACROSS NORTH WEST TO RECEIVE OVER £1.3 MILLION TO SUPPORT BREXIT TRANSITION

Councils across the North West will receive a share of £10 million to support their preparations for the end of the transition period, Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (Monday 16 November).

The fund will help councils prepare for changes at the border, bolstering local plans to ensure operations can continue to run smoothly at the end of the transition period.   

Lancaster, Sefton and Lancashire councils will receive significant funding for the High Impact ports in their areas to help plan for any localised disruption.   

Cheshire West and Chester will receive additional funding to support local priorities in the run up to the end of the transition period to ensure they can continue to deliver vital services. 

This funding could also be used to employ specialist staff to help with their transition planning and reporting.  

This share of the additional £10 million comes on top of £704 million Government investment into our borders, including £470 million for port infrastructure.   

Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said:  

“The North West is home to some of our most crucial ports, which is why I am pleased key port areas in the region are receiving a £1.3 million share of funding to help them prepare for the end of the transition period.  

“We will continue to work with our major port areas to ensure a smooth transition on 1 January and beyond.”   

We continue to engage with local areas on what support they may need to ensure an orderly end to the transition period.  

The money is an unringfenced allocation covering spend in 20/21.  

Full allocations for the North West: 

·        Lancashire CC - £150,000  

·        Lancaster City Council - £150,000  

·        Sefton Council - £150,000  

·        Cheshire West and Chester - £86,000  

·        Warrington BC - £800,000