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Job Creation: East Grinstead and Uckfield

Asked by Mims DaviesConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 10 July 2026UIN 16464

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the creation of jobs for young people in East Grinstead and Uckfield.

Answered by Blair McDougall

DBT is supporting the creation of well-paid jobs in East Grimsby by supporting businesses to start, scale, export and attract investment, leading to higher-skilled roles.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority utilising new devolved funding helps local businesses invest in growth and infrastructure, exploiting major assets such as the Humber Freeport and offshore wind cluster.

By developing high-value sectors, strengthening skills and supporting local regeneration, it ensures higher productivity and better-paid employment for residents.

The Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub offers SMEs specialist advice on scaling up, accessing new markets and alternative funding options through the British Business Bank.

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