Yorkshire Forward taking on new roles. Yorkshire and Humber Assembly

Sub-national review proposals published

The government has released their plans for implementation of last summer's sub national review of economic development and regeneration. These include; a scrutiny role of regional policy for local government and a greater role for Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) (Yorkshire Forward) who will take on some functions of the Regional Assemblies (including regional spatial planning). The review also proposes putting Multi Area Agreements (MAAs) on a statutory footing and gives further details of how the new integrated regional strategies will work.

To download a copy of the implementation plan click here: http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file45468.pdf

The roles of Yorkshire Forward and the Yorkshire and Humber Assembly will be affected by the plans.