As a result, we were able to identify priority projects and focus on these when developing the submissions. What has worked well and what needs to be improved in terms of future funding approaches; including the extent to which the new and emerging, (multi government) landscape of economic development will enable effective use of public funds The support from MHCLG through weekly surgeries and continued development of FAQs worked particularly very well and built up a positive relationship between officers which has continued beyond the deadlines for the two funds in June.