West of England Partnership: An overview Simon Birch Chief Executive West of England Partnership

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West of England Partnership An overview Simon
BirchChief ExecutiveWest of England Partnership
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West of England
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Introduction

• West of England Partnership
• The need for sub-regional working
• Added value at the sub-region
• Achievements
• Challenges

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West of England Partnership structure
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Achievements

• Transport funding
• 300m over 5 years from JLTP
• 250m RFA
• 50m Integrated Settlement
• 55m Bath Package
• Potential 800m from Transport Innovation Fund
• New Growth Points funding 8.3m for 2008/09,
  with an indicative 23.8m over 3 years

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Challenges

• Delivering RSS housing growth, including
  affordable housing
• Achieving a reduction in commuting and
  congestion, and improved air quality
• Ensuring that the sub-regions communities are
  balanced and sustainable
• Setting up appropriate governance and delivery
  arrangements agreed by all

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