THE MP for Bolton North East has welcomed a new funding package for Bolton.

Bolton has been selected to receive investment via the Government’s Towns Fund, benefitting from a share of £96 million to boost town centres and high streets.

It is one of 101 towns which have been selected under the government’s plans to level up places across the country.

The borough will receive between £500,000 and £1 million to spend on projects such as improvements to parks, high streets and local transport.

A £5 billion package has also been announced to help the UK recover after the coronavirus outbreak, as part of the New Deal for Britain.

MP Mark Logan said: “I am delighted that Bolton will receive at least £500,000 from the Stronger Towns fund this year, ahead of schedule, enabling local leaders to accelerate plans that will transform our area and help Bolton North East to thrive as we move beyond the coronavirus pandemic.

“I welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to invest in infrastructure to unite and level up the country as we come through the coronavirus pandemic.

“The £5 billion to bring forward infrastructure projects of all types, from better connected, more modern high streets to new schools and roads, will help create new jobs and opportunities across Britain, and I will be fighting to ensure our area gets its fair share.”