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Our policies

As we work to address our priorities and to achieve the objectives of our Corporate Plan, the South West RDA is actively involved in policy analysis and development.  For example, we consider policy initiatives, consultations and legislation to determine its impact at international, national, regional, sub-regional and local level.

The current focus of our policy programme focuses on several key areas, linked to our key priorities.  They include: New Industry, New Jobs (NINJ); working with partners, in particular local authorities, to provide expertise and enhance their ability to implement legislative changes and Government initiatives; and the Sub-National Review (SNR) which also includes issues of regional governance.

An aerial view of the coastline at Lyme Regis

Engineer inspecting metal component