Local Government Archives - Southern Policy Centre

Realising the economic potential of the wider South East – technical symposium

September 26, 2019

John Denham, SPC Director, is speaking to a seminar exploring the economic potential of the the wider South East. The event takes place in London on 25 October, and is organised by Arup. The combined economies of the former South East and East regions represent over 20% of the nation’s GVA. They also contain eight of its highest performing towns. Yet these areas are often perceived as the commuting hinterlands of London, rather than economic engines in their own right.…

The Impact of Business Rate Revaluation

March 27, 2017

Simon Eden

Local Government, Publications

This paper sets out the background to Business Rate revaluation in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, and presents the data for different business sectors. It also considers the impact of revaluation in neighbouring Counties.

Winchester BID: Business Rates

March 24, 2017

Simon Eden

Local Government, Publications

This paper sets out the background to Business Rate revaluation in Winchester and presents the data for different business sectors, examines the impact of transitional arrangements and looks at competing business centres

What do Hampshire businesses want from local government?

October 27, 2016

Ruth Eastwood

Devolution, Local Government, Publications

Hampshire businesses have had their say in what they want to see from local government and from any devolution deal done with central government: Hampshire businesses want to see a single, simple to engage with local authority, with a more ‘can-do’ approach to business. There is overwhelming support for the devolution of more powers and resources from central government and for a more strategic and integrated approach to economic development, infrastructure, housing, transport and planning. These are two of the…