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<p>Towns were chosen on the basis of a robust selection methodology. This took into
account various qualitative and quantitative indicators including income deprivation,
skills, productivity, EU exit exposure, economic shocks, investment opportunities,
and policy alignment.</p><p>The government is unable to publish the full selection
methodology used to choose the 100 Towns that will work towards Town Deals at this
time. This is because it includes information that relates to the formulation and
development of government policy which is still live and ongoing. It will also feed
into and inform future funding policy, including the competitive element of the Towns
Fund.</p>
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