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MPs criticise lack of clarity in government’s £12bn Local Growth Fund

08.07.2019

Huw Morris

An influential committee of MPs has accused the government of a lack of transparency and accountability over its £12 billion investment in the Local Growth Fund.

Government moves to reform LEP diversity

25.07.2018

Huw Morris

The government is proposing to shake up Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) by reforming their leadership, governance and accountability to improve diversity.

Town deal struck for Greater Grimsby

05.07.2018

Laura Edgar

The government has announced that a £67 million Stage 1 Town Deal has been agreed with Greater Grimsby, which could deliver almost 10,000 new homes in the area.

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12 enterprise zones launched

05.04.2017

Laura Edgar

Business & Enterprise | England | enterprise zones | LEPs

The government has announced that 12 new enterprise zones aimed at boosting economic growth have been initiated.

Hammond guarantees EU funding following Brexit vote

15.08.2016

Laura Edgar

Chancellor Philip Hammond says British businesses will have certainty over future funding and should continue to bid for competitive European Union (EU) funds while the UK remains a member of the EU.

Making local enterprise partnerships powerful players in devolution

18.09.2015

Dr Michael Harris

Devolution | England | LEPs | local enterprise partnerships | Local plans

There’s no doubt that from a slowish start Local Economic Partnerships (LEPs) have become increasingly important to promoting economic growth in England, writes Mike Harris, deputy head of policy and...

RTPI finds LEPs are held back by lack of personnel

13.07.2015

Laura Edgar

The potential of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) is affected by “their unclear status, unfamiliarity with town planning” and a lack of personnel, according to a new study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

RTPI launches strategic planning proposals

25.09.2014

Laura Edgar

The RTPI has published strategic, larger-than-local planning proposals for England that, although drawing on existing arrangements, require stronger incentives for co-operation and making future plans.