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Ashford Borough Council and Kent County Council have signed a new district deal to further develop joint working between councils.
The two councils will work together on eight key projects as part of the ’Ashford District Deal’, with the aim of unlocking investment and driving economic growth.
Gerry Clarkson, Leader of Ashford Borough Council, said: “This is a marvellous opportunity to work closely with our county colleagues. This is the first Delivery Deal in Kent and I am delighted that this council is once again jointly pioneering new approaches to delivering projects and services for the people of Ashford in the best and most efficient way possible.”
Paul Carter, Leader of Kent County Council, said: “The eight key projects we can deliver together will help realise the ambitious growth plan for Ashford and unlock investment opportunities, which will benefit not only the borough of Ashford but Kent as a whole.”
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