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Government pushes for growth through RDAs

The government has set out a new role for regional development agencies and local authorities with the intent of backing growing industries and supporting the country’s future economic success.

The new framework, called “Partnerships for Growth”, sets out plans to coordinate the work of RDAs and local authorities.

RDAs and local authorities across the country will collaborate more closely to build on their local strengths, while ensuring public investments are targeted at the projects where they can have most impact.

Regional Economic Development Minister Rosie Winterton said: “Changing economic times create new challenges and we must ensure every region benefits from the opportunities for growth provided by the recovery.

“Over the last 10 years RDAs and local authorities have strengthened our economy, supporting the businesses that drive growth and developing the infrastructure of our regions.

“During the economic recovery RDAs must play a key role and build on coordination with local authorities and national government. We need joined-up action at national, regional and local levels so that people and businesses get the greatest possible help to increase prosperity.

Established links with businesses in their regions mean RDAs can direct investment to the projects where it will have most impact in creating the creative, strong and highly-skilled economy we need to succeed.“

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .