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<p>We are committed to making sure every area of the country has modern and efficient
infrastructure. By the end of the parliament, public capital investment will reach
levels not sustained in 40 years.</p><p> </p><p>Essex will receive £19 million for
local roads maintenance in 2018/19, and DfT has provided £4 million to Essex County
Council for development funding for improvements to the A120. In the last 5 years
access to Superfast Broadband in Clacton has risen from 77% to 98%.</p><p>The Budget
announced new programmes delivered at the local level to address barriers to productivity
and increased funding for existing programmes, including an additional £420 million
in 2018/19 to tackle potholes, repair damaged roads, and invest in keeping bridges
open and safe. The £675 million Future High Streets Fund will support and fund local
areas’ plans to make their high streets and town centres fit for the future, and the
Budget also announced £150 million funding pot for a new competition for small improvements
projects such as roundabouts.</p>
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