Fairness and inclusion

In order to create opportunities for each and every person in our city region, the decisions that we make must be underpinned by the principles of social justice and fairness.

Strategic Investment Fund

The Strategic Investment Fund is available to support projects in areas that matter and make a difference to the people who live and work in the city region.

Those who apply for funding will have a better chance of success if their bids demonstrate positive social impact on our communities by promising to use local labour, refusing to use zero-hour contracts, creating apprenticeships and paying the real living wage.

Apply for funding