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City bids for freeport status despite Welsh Government s reluctance

City bids for freeport status despite Welsh Government s reluctance No areas in Wales fell under the UK budget and some say the scheme will not help employment 13:32, 6 APR 2021 (Image: Western Mail) There are always big stories on WalesOnline - don t miss any with our daily emailInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Newport preparing to bid for freeport status

But critics argue that freeports do not have much net economic benefit, saying they displace business activity from other areas and don’t boost overall employment. In a written question to the leader of Newport council, Conservative councillor Joan Watkins asked for details of what the authority is doing to support the city become a freeport “with all the benefits that that will bring”. “Newport is in the race to be afforded the same status and there is a body of evidence to support an application on the city’s behalf here in Wales,” Cllr Watkins said. In response, council leader Cllr Jane Mudd said: “Newport City Council has appointed AECOM to assist in developing the business case for the Port of Newport achieving Freeport status.

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