Rural communities and businesses across Horsham District are set to benefit from significant new funds I have secured from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to the tune of £873,000 over the next two years.
The REPF forms part of the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund which recognises the unique strengths and challenges of rural communities and will support them to invest and grow their economies. For Horsham District the majority of the area is rural and plays an important role in the health of the overall local economy. Horsham District Council is one of only two councils in West Sussex to secure the funding which supports capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure in the rural environment.
As a senior leader in a rural business that works with farmers across the country, I know how valuable this funding will be in scaling up and creating new enterprises.
