Published Wednesday 12 August 2020 at 10:33
The deputy leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed Transport for the North’s economic recovery plan and urged government to back the proposals which could see 20,000 jobs being created in the region.
The economic recovery plan and Northern pipeline of infrastructure projects has been published by TfN, England’s first sub-national transport body. It was formed to transform the transport system across the North of England, providing the infrastructure needed to drive economic growth.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is a key member of the board.
Speaking after the plan was published Councillor Phil Riley, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Growth & Development, said:
As a key member of Transport for the North, we are backing this plan and we also urge Government to get behind it.
We have been saying for many years that the North needs more investment in its infrastructure. Now is the time for Government to deliver on that.
With the damage COVID-19 has done to the economy, we need to invest so to create jobs for us to recover. It is also imperative we get funding for projects that will keep us connected but also help us tackle the climate emergency.
This plan clearly sets out projects which can be delivered over the next 30 years which will benefit all areas of the North including our borough. Being a member of Transport for the North gives Blackburn with Darwen Council a chance to shape and influence these plans.