Strategic Economic Partnerships
12.45 There are 11 Strategic Economic Partnerships (SEPs) in the South West involving all 16 county and unitary authorities. These act as the economic arm of the region’s Local Strategic Partnerships. Their functions vary according to the predominant economic characteristics and opportunities of the area, but in most cases include:
- integrating the economic themes in Local Area Agreements with planning, transport, housing and other economic development issues, as well as with wider Local Strategic Partnership objectives at the local level;
- strengthening local engagement to establish and agree local economic priorities;
- delivering value at the regional level, such as representing local views in regional or national policy development.