The Government has invited local authorities to submit proposals to form Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) by 6 September 2010. It is envisaged that LEPs will form a key part of the delivery of economic development at a sub-national level.
It is vital that rural communities have the opportunity to access the services and funding that new LEPs will bring to areas and that rural economies’ contributions and needs are recognised and embraced in any emerging partnerships.
The call for evidence provides more detail on the scope and proposed timescale, and can be found at: http://ruralcommunities.gov.uk/2010/08/20/call_for_evidence/
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