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<p>Basildon and Thurrock are key economic centres within the South East Local Enterprise
Partnership (LEP) area. The LEP submitted its Strategic Economic Plan and Growth Deal
at the end of March which is currently being assessed and negotiated.</p><p>The Growth
Deal contains proposals for direct business support by extending the Southend Growth
Hub announced in its City Deal recently.</p><p>Other funding is also being invested
through Regional Growth Fund, Growing Places Fund, and through investment in major
transport improvements on the M25 and Dartford Crossing to reduce congestion and enhance
connectivity to the ports.</p><p> </p>
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