A NEW bridge in Winnington moved a step closer today (Wednesday, June 9) as Cheshire West and Chester s cabinet approved a funding application be made to Government. The UK government has launched new investment programmes during the Spending Review in March 2021 to support communities including the UK Community Renewal Fund and the Levelling Up Fund. The Levelling Up Fund (LUF) brings together the Department for Transport, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Treasury to invest £4.8 billion in high value infrastructure across the country. Winnington bridge and the A533 corridor linking Northwich town centre is considered one of four emerging priorities for LUF bids by the cabinet.