December 2021

South East can support UK recovery – if enabled

Responding to the local government settlement, South East Councils has said that retaining more regional revenues is key if the region is to tackle climate action, address skills gaps and deliver better local services for residents.    Cllr Nicolas Heslop, Chair of South East Councils said:  “It is widely acknowledged that council finances across the country …

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A centralised approach to skills cannot optimise potential say South East Councils

Cities, towns and communities in the South East have very different and specific skills needs and local partnerships and skills provision is vital if the region is to succeed. A centralised, uniform approach cannot optimise local skills potential says South East Councils as latest polling is published.  Councillor Lynne Doherty, Executive Member of South East …

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Call for evidence for APPG South East

Ahead of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper expected in 2022, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for South East is launching an inquiry – Financing for the future – what does levelling up mean for South East England?   Recent polling of residents and businesses commissioned by South East Councils found that 37% of residents and around …

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