Carla Lockhart MP Expresses Disappointment Over Suspension of Mid South West Region Growth Deal
Carla Lockhart MP • September 17, 2024
Carla Lockhart, MP for Upper Bann, has expressed her disappointment at the UK Government’s decision to “pause” the Mid South West (MSW) Region Growth Deal alongside other City Deals in Northern Ireland. The deal, which would have brought £252 million of investment to the region, is now on hold, threatening vital economic and social opportunities for the local area. The Mid South West deal takes in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District and Mid Ulster Council.

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Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has praised the talent, creativity and confidence shown by local pupils at the Young Enterprise Big Market Trade Fair, held at Rushmere Shopping Centre . Schools from Banbridge , Lurgan and Portadown were well represented at the event, which showcased a wide range of student-led business ideas and products.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has secured a high-level meeting with senior management from Royal Mail in London to address ongoing and unacceptable postal delays in Banbridge and across the wider Upper Bann constituency, with particular concern around delays to vital correspondence such as hospital appointment letters.







