A public consultation on the HNIP was held in summer 2016 to seek industry
views on development of the project. The GM LCPDU contributed to the
consultation. On 17th October 2016 Government published the consultation
response document1 as well as guidance for the HNIP pilot scheme which
aims to commit an initial £39m of funding by March 2017. This guidance
includes an outline of the application process with focus on scheme eligibility
requirements and how funding will be awarded.