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Making the most of our economic potential looking beyond the core cities [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London CEDOS CSS 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Online resources: Summary: Argues that despite a sustained period of economic growth, there are still marked differences in performance between different regions of the UK. Examines regional policies and delivery. Argues that county towns and smaller cities should not be typecast as playing a supporting role to the core centres. Business clustering patterns and knowledge economies are rich in such areas. Recommends flexible, locally-led policy making; partnerships led by local authorities; removal of barriers to local regeneration; and greater integration and strengthening of links between central government, regional agencies and sub-regional partnerships.
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Argues that despite a sustained period of economic growth, there are still marked differences in performance between different regions of the UK. Examines regional policies and delivery. Argues that county towns and smaller cities should not be typecast as playing a supporting role to the core centres. Business clustering patterns and knowledge economies are rich in such areas. Recommends flexible, locally-led policy making; partnerships led by local authorities; removal of barriers to local regeneration; and greater integration and strengthening of links between central government, regional agencies and sub-regional partnerships.