Decision details

To consider the Levelling Up White Paper.

The Combined Authority Committee RESOLVED tosupport the recommendation from the LEP that a working group, comprising representatives from the Combined Authority, the LEP, North Somerset and a representative from the three other Unitary Authorities to consider options and proposals to bring before the respective bodies in the early summer.

The Government White Paper "Levelling Up the United Kingdom”, was published on 2 February 2022. It proposed changes to the current framework for the governance and funding of LEPs. The proposals were detailed in subsequent ministerial correspondence sent on 1 April 2022. This report sets out the proposals for the next steps proposed by the LEP following its meeting on the 30 March.

Not applicable.