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The evidence base for the Regional Economic Strategy, and the annual monitoring report which tracks progress towards meeting RES targets.
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Interesting piece by @robbiebryson1, as polling commissioned by us revealed that 69% of 275 Councillors polled in the South East were opposed to having elected ‘Metro’ Mayors introduced for parts of South East England.
https://www.secouncils.gov.uk/2020/07/news-release-elected-metro-mayors-opposed-in-the-south-east/
Essex could have a directly elected mayor and far fewer councils https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/18633454.mayoral-plan-lead-loss-boroughs-identity/
Today's latest @ONS labour market statistics show that the South East has the highest employment rate of any region in the UK. The government must ensure its Devolution and Local Recovery White Paper recognise and build on the region's strengths. #jobs https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/regionallabourmarket/latest
