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SEC seeks sound strategies to enable the South East to remain a premier global trading hub and to give elected representatives greater ability to address growing regional infrastructure needs, be that in transport, housing, utilities or digital technology.
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Restoration and Resilience Report launched to support services across the South East
SEC responds to MHCLG consultation on planning reforms
SEC calls on Deputy PM for devolution to include the South East
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As the countdown to the Budget continues, Ministers must note: multi-year funding arrangements are ESSENTIAL if Councils are to play a key role in driving economic growth and supporting local communities. #Budget2024 #LocalGov #EconomicGrowth
Cross-party discussion to help resolve critical regional issues is central to my ethos as Chair of the South East All-Party Parliamentary Group.
Indispensable as an MP to be active in @UKParliament APPGs to work together on the challenges faced by us and our constituents.
"Our region should be invited to be part of the discussions when the Council of Nations and Regions convenes" SEC Director Sean McKee said in @themjcouk. Read the full article on #devolution. #LocalGov
SEC has responded to @mhclg's consultation on proposed reforms to the National #Planning Policy Framework. Read more here.
South East Councils calls for ‘seat’ at the devolution table
South East Councils call for devo ‘seat at the table’ https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/south-east-councils-call-for-devo-seat-at-the-table-23-07-2024/
Today's #KingSpeech announced a new English Devolution Bill & Council of the Nations & Regions.
See South East Council's priorities in our Securing a Greater South East agenda here.
Congratulations to our Chair Cllr Nick Adams King for being elected Leader of Hampshire County Council.
We welcome the new report on Disabled People in the Housing Sector by @CommonsLUHC, highlighting crucial barriers to accessible housing. Our Deputy Chair, @CllrHDalton, supported this inquiry by chairing an important District Councils' roundtable discussion.