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3SC The devolution proposition 3SC: background The government is committed to devolving powers and resources to a local level Deals secured: - Greater Manchester - Cornwall - Sheffield City - Liverpool City - The West Midlands and
powers and resources to a local level
since
Our deal would:
and businesses through economic growth
Our area is a growth engine of international importance:
than Wales or Greater Manchester)
rates in the country
exchequer
Action is needed to sustain and grow the economy:
public services
Why Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex?
transformation
working:
Collection in East Sussex, shared services (youth offending, fire control, procurement, assets)
Resident benefits Business benefits Accelerated and sustainable house building Infrastructure to release unfulfilled economic potential Less road and rail congestion – improved journey times and reliability Improved transport and digital connectivity Jobs A more skilled, adaptable and flexible workforce Better digital connectivity Enhanced trade and inward investment by improving connectivity to our international links (ports and airports) Better public service outcomes within financial constraints Strengthened support for business
Pooled and devolved resources to enable local prioritisation Greater influence over national skills and employment activities and budgets New relationship with key national agencies Retention of the growth benefits Freedoms and flexibilities on infrastructure, housing and skills Government involvement in co- design of public services
Positive planning for a better range of housing Share expertise to achieve maximum impact Robust prioritisation making best use of devolved resources Test new approaches – e.g. to speed up house building Build on strong relationships with businesses, skills, colleges and universities to fill skills gaps Double devolution
Governance arrangements will provide:
making
This will ensure that:
councils
Six work streams:
Sent prospectus to Government – September 2015 Refined asks and adopted phased approach for ministerial meeting – initial focus on housing and planning, infrastructure and skills Very positive meeting with Baroness Williams (Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government) on January 14
Will demonstrate delivery capability by beginning delivery in areas that don’t require devolved powers or funding Working towards second ministerial meeting - working with government officials and further engagement with partners Newsletter (3SCdevolution@easts ussex.gov.uk)