A study commissioned by South East England Councils includes some powerful messages about the importance of the South East economy but concerns that it is stagnating through under-investment.
The study was produced by the Economic Business Intelligence Service, and reports are available below:
Great to hear @emranmian pay tribute to #localgov's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, saying: "local govt can provide a speed of response we envy in central government, adding: "the quality of depth and impact we get from #localgov is superb." #MJForum20
https://www.themj.co.uk/Future-Forum-Envy-over-councils-speed-during-crisis/218711
Towns across the South East set to benefit from @mhclg £80m #TownsFund, with each provided with up to £1m. This will be used to kick start local #regeneration projects to drive growth & improve the environment, while helping them #BuildBackBetter.
(https://www.gov.uk/government/news/80-million-boost-to-towns)
