Who does what in the region?

Transport

Explains and promotes government transport policies.

Prepares and monitors the regional transport strategy.

Campaigns for integrated transport strategies.

Economic and Business Development

Speaks for the government on issues affecting economic development.

Is EEDA's key consultee for the regional economic strategy.

Prepares are reviews the Regional Economic Strategy.

Land Use Planning

Advises councils on government policy and ministers on call-in of planning applications

Performs the role of the regional planning body.

Ensures the needs of the economy and business are reflected in regional planning guidance.

Sustainable Development

Promotes the principles of sustainable development.

Leads on the regions sustainable development framework.

Helps implement the sustainable development framework.