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Local Economic Assessments Events 2010

Working with Local Authorities and regional partners, SWO has hosted two LEA-related events in November 2009 and June 2010. The first of these looked at achieving consistency within LEAs, whilst the second considered LEA good practice and the implications of the changing government's new localism agenda.

To access slides and footage from the events, click on the blue links below. To download presentations (as PDFs) click on the red links in the right-hand column.

LEA Good Practice (June 2010)

On Wednesday 30th June 2010, delegates from around the country convened in Bristol to discuss the future of LEAs and to showcase examples of good practice from Local Authorities in the South West.

Consistency within LEAs (November 2009)

On Tuesday 3rd November 2009, individuals working on Local Economic Assessments at a local, regional and national level convened in Devon to consider the current challenges and opportunities presented by the duty.
LEA Good Practice (June 2010)
> Agenda

> Update on LEPs, Emerging Policy and Continuing Importance of LEAs

> A coordinated approach to LEAs in the South West

> Managing the LEA in a Multi-Area Agreement (MAA) Area

> Benefits and Challenges of undertaking the LEA in-house

> Local and City Region Economic Assessment: Bristol's Approach

> Somerset Economic Assessment: working with districts and topic-based approach
Consistency & LEAs (November 2009)
> Developing a Common Approach to Local Economic Assessments

> Local Economic Assessment Consistency

> The Devon Approach

> National Perspective

> ONS Local Perspectives to Support LEAs