South East Councils (SEC) has written to the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP was appointed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer upon Labour taking office. The letter congratulates Rayner on her appointment and raises our Securing a Greater South East agenda. SEC […]
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South East Councils (SEC) has today published a new agenda ahead of tomorrow’s King’s Speech. Securing a Greater South East (SAGSE) is an agenda to ensure our region is an even better place to live, work and do business. Established in 2009, with most local authorities as members, South East Councils (SEC) aims to represent
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has today published its report on Levelling up funding to local government. The heavyweight Select Committee is responsible for scrutinising Government projects seeking value for money. The report finds that only £1.24bn from the Government’s three funds as of September 2023 has been spent, out of a total of £10.47bn allocated
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South East Councils (SEC) and the South East Strategic Partnership for Migration (SESPM) held a joint Parliamentary Reception yesterday. The annual event sees Councillors from across the South East of England come together with sector, Government and Parliamentary colleagues. Stands were manned showcasing SESPM’s Data Dashboard and Sleep Packs from the The Separated Child Foundation,
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South East Councils (SEC) has today published the latest edition of the South East 1,000 Regional Monitor. Since Autumn 2020, SEC has commissioned Savanta ComRes to sample the opinion of “1,000” adults, in three cohorts: Business, Councils, Public, on a range of issues. It includes commentary from SEC Chair Cllr Nick Adams-King, Guest Commentary from
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South East Councils (SEC) has written to the Shadow Minister for English Devolution and Local Government. Jim McMahon MP was appointed by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer before Christmas (28 November 2023). The letter congratulates Mr McMahon on his appointment and raises the South East 1,000 Regional Monitor. The polling with Savanta ComRes covers devolution
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South East Councils (SEC) has written to the Shadow Minister for Local Services and Communities. Liz Twist MP was appointed by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer before Christmas (28 November 2023). The letter congratulates Ms Twist on her appointment and raises the South East 1,000 Regional Monitor. The polling with Savanta ComRes covers local frontline
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South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Local Government Minister. Simon Hoare MP has taken up the role following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 13-14 November reshuffle. The letter congratulates him on his appointment and raises SEC’s proposed South East Finance Commission (SEFC)expected to report early next year. SEC looks forward to working with
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South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP. The Minister took up the role following the resignation of Dehenna Davison MP, who also announced that she no longer intends to stand as an MP at the next General Election. The letter congratulates the new Minister on his appointment.
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South East Councils (SEC) has written to the new Shadow Exchequer Secretary. Tan Dhesi MP has taken up his role following a promotion by Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer in his recent reshuffle of his Shadow Cabinet. The letter congratulates him on his appointment and brings to his attention that SEC will be
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