The Borderlands Growth Deal

The Borderlands Growth Deal shows what can be achieved when Scotland’s governments work together constructively. 

If the SNP stopped trying to divide people by creating grievances with the UK Government and constantly pushing for another referendum, we could further more projects like the Borderlands Growth Deal. 

The Borderlands Growth Deal demonstrates that UK Government investment can create local jobs, boost local transport links, and bring more exciting opportunities to the Scottish Borders.

Read more about the deal here: https://www.borderlandsgrowth.com/

News

New £395m Borderlands Growth Deal Agreed

A new £395m growth deal for the Scottish Borders and wider Borderlands region has been signed today.

Representatives from the UK Government, the Scottish Government and five councils that represent the region were in Peebles today to sign the Heads of Terms for investment.

Borderlands funding announced in Spring Statement

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond MP is expected to announce the UK Government will be contributing £260m to the Borderlands Growth Deal.

The UK Government has been supporting Growth Deals across the UK since 2014. To date, this has included more than £1.3bn of investment in Scotland.