Article: pounds400m bridges gap for stalled work ; The credit crunch and global recession have touched almost every company in North Staffordshire. But, as business editor David Johnson finds out, there is help available - including advice, grants, loans and cash to kickstart new developments

The credit crunch and global recession have touched almost every company in North Staffordshire. But, as business editor David Johnson finds out, there is help available - including advice, grants, loans and cash to kickstart new developments

North Staffordshire is in pole position for a slice of a pounds400 million cashpot aimed at re-starting building projects.

Regeneration leaders believe the money will create jobs in the construction sector and see the diggers roll on to developments which have stalled because of a lack of cash or confidence.

The Kickstart fund was announced in April's Budget, and it will be co-ordinated by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

Paul Spooner, the ...

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