Implementing the sub-national review

Communities and Local Government aims to create economically strong cities and regions which drive forward national prosperity and provide opportunity and social justice for all. We are creating vibrant, diverse and attractive places where people want to live, work and play.

In July 2007 the Government published the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration (SNR). This provided the framework that will enable central and local government and other partners to work together to help maximise prosperity in all parts of England and tackle social deprivation and inequality.

The SNR reforms will enable regional, sub-regional and local partners to tailor solutions to their specific problems, making best use of available talent and opportunities. They will help to ensure that decisions are taken at the right level to be effective and that decision makers have the right tools at their disposal. The reforms will help places provide an economic environment that enables business to adapt to and create new technologies and opportunities. They will contribute to growth, jobs and wealth in a low carbon economy and reduce the disparities between the regions.

Communities and Local Government and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) are now holding a consultation exercise on key proposals stemming from the SNR - for more information visit our page on Taking forward the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration.