Regional Structures
From April 2009, it's all change at the regional level. New regional Boards have been set up, which are supported by a combination of Local Government Yorkshire and Humber, and Yorkshire Forward.
Joint Regional Board
A Joint Regional Board, made up of the LGYH Leaders' Board and Yorkshire Forward Board Members, has been established, which has responsibility for the development, implementation and monitoring of the new single Integrated Regional Strategy (IRS). This will replace the Regional Spatial Strategy and the Regional Economic Strategy. Until new legislation is introduced, it will also be designated as the Regional Planning Board.
Thematic Boards
The four thematic regional boards in spatial planning, regeneration and housing, work and skills; and transport will also have a key role to play in the development of the IRS. Each Chair and Vice Chair is either a Local Authority Leader or a Yorkshire Forward Board Member or nominee. Other members will include representatives from the functional sub-regions, local authority councillors, stakeholders and agencies with expertise or an interest in the work or the Boards.
Yorkshire Forward provide secretariat support for the Joint Regional Board, the Work and Skills Board and the Transport Board and associated networks. LGYH support the Housing and Regeneration Board and the Spatial Planning Board, along with associated networks.
In addition, arrangements for an Independent Board looking at sustainable development issues are still being developed following consultation across the region.
Local Government works with regional MPs to boost economy
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New downloads on the Local Government Resource Review now available
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The results of the Making a Difference Awards, celebrating local government in Yorkshire and Humber have been announced.
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Leaders sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant
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LGYH Making a Difference Award nominations announced
See the nominations here.
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WESTMINSTER BRIEFING ON ENERGY AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLES LAUNCHED TO COINCIDE WITH MPS EVENT TO PROMOTE THE REGION'S OFFER
Available here.
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LGYH ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2010 - 2011 NOW PUBLISHED
Available here.
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OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED
Information on the new framework can be found here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS LAUNCHED
More information can be found here.
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NEW LGYH APPOINTMENTS
More information can be found here.
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LGYH HIGH SPEED RAIL CONSULTATION RESPONSE
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LEADERS' CONCERNS ON THE LOCALISM BILL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH EXECUTIVE VOICE CONCERNS ON ELECTED POLICE COMMISSIONER PROPOSAL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LAUNCH 'CAPITAL GAINS' REPORT WITH PwC
LGYH, along with PwC, launch 'Capital Gains' - an asset liquidity model to increase local government investment capacity.
The consultation can be found here.
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LGYH RESPONSE TO LGA CONSULTATION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCE REVIEW
The consultation response can be found here.
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BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING TOOLKIT
A practical step by step guide for HR and Managers responsible for implementing change can be found by clicking here
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LGYH PUBLISHES NEW RESEARCH 'FROM REGIONALISM TO LOCALISM'
LGYH has published rsearch into the role of local authorities in promoting and securing sustainable growth in their local economies.
The report illustrates practical activities and actions taking place in local economies now and what is needed in the future to unlock economic potential.
The full report and an executive summary can be found by clicking here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS 2010 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Making A Difference Awards Ceremony was held at Magna, Rotherham on Thursday 25th November 2010.
For details of the winners please see our news section.
For details of the shortlisted entries, click here.
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