Is there a strategy for the central South? Conference presentation September 2019
On 20 September 2019, SPC introduced their research on whether the variety of plans and strategies published by councils and LEPs across the central South together present a clear narrative about our ambitions for the future. Evidence from across England suggests that those areas which consistently tell a clear, simple story about their shared ambitions and priorities win additional support from Government, and have a more powerful voice in securing public and private investment. The Conference, held at Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst, outlined our conclusions from research first discussed at a series of seminars earlier in 2019. We also head responses from councils, LEPs, universities and other key organisations from across the central South. A briefing paper which gives more details about our research can be downloaded here.