Sub National Review
In the summer of 2007 the government published the "Review of Sub-national Economic Development and Regeneration". This sets out the governments strategy for reducing the gap in economic performance between Northern cities and their counterparts in the South, as well as the wealth gap within cities.The recognition by government that local and sub-regional authorities are in the strongest position to nurture and develop economic prosperity signalled the beginning of a new economic role for both the city and the Leeds City Region Partnership.
As part of the new arrangements Regional Assemblies will be phased out from 2010 and the remit of the Regional Development Agencies will expand. In particular, the Regional Development Agencies will be given executive responsibility for developing a new Integrated Regional Strategy. The scrutiny powers of the Regional Assemblies will transfer to local authorities. The stated aim of the polices being to create economically strong cities and regions which drive forward national prosperity and provide opportunity and social justice for all.
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