To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Economic Development detailing the transfer of local enterprise partnership (LEP) core function to local aurhorities. From April 2024, the Government’s sponsorship and funding of LEPs will cease, and instead support upper tier local authorities to deliver the functions currently delivered by LEPs. This empowers democratically elected local leaders to work with the private sector to support local businesses and drive local economic growth.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/12/2023
Decision due: 19 Mar 2024 by Cabinet
Decision due: 20 Mar 2024 by Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Economic Development
Lead director: Executive Director of Place
Department: Economic Development
Contact: Matthew Hill Email: Matthew.Hill@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 2197.
Consultation process
Cabinet Member and Leader of the
Council
Consultees
Cabinet Member
Public Comments may be sent to: matthew.hill@southampton.gov.uk