1. Heart of the South West Devolution 20 October 2015

2. Rough guide to Devolution What is devolution? How is Devon County Council involved? What are the next steps? How can I find out more? Questions?

3. What is devolution? “Transfer or delegation of power from central government to a local or regional administration” Cities and Devolution Bill Focus on growth and public sector reform New powers, funding and freedoms and flexibilities to local area Greg Clark’s tests – Unity, ambition and LEP/business

4. Key messages from Ministers Deals – a way of Whitehall doing business GLA Act v Cities Bill Proposals to be fiscally-neutral with agreed geography No deal without LEP involvement No tier can impose will on the other Not just about cities but specific offer to city regions that accept directly-elected mayor; Ask & offer - additionality

5. Manifesto Commitments To help attract growth and new businesses we will improve connections to the South West with major investment in the M5, A358, A30 and A303, and the electrification of the Great Western Main Line – bringing new fast trains on the route. We will invest to boost tourism in the South West and ensure the world class defence assets and cyber-security industries of the South West benefit the local economy

6. Devon County Council One of 20 partners to the Statement of Intent Developing the partnership vision Equal voice of partners Providing resources – ‘in-kind’, financial and technical support Draft proposition to Cabinet/Full Council – 9/10 Dec Detailed proposition by 18 December 2015 Ministerial Challenge – January/February 2016 Deal – March 2016?

7. The Theme Leads Programme Office Governance Health, social care and wellbeing Skills and employment Business support Resilience and connectivity Housing and planning Cllr John Osman (SCC), Tracey Lee (Plymouth CC) Cllr Pete Edwards (Exeter City ), Pat Flaherty (SCC) Councillor Philip Sanders (Leader), Phil Norrey (DCC) Cllr Tudor Evans (Plymouth CC), Kerry Rickards (Sedgemoor) Cllr Duncan McGinty (Sedgemoor DC), Chris Garcia (the LEP) Cllr John Hart (Leader), To be appointed (Chief Exec) Councillor Paul Diviani (Leader), Karime Hassan (Exeter CC)

8. Finding out more Weekly newsletter from Programme Management Office Devolution site on DCC home page Phil’s update and internal communications LGA, CCN, ADEPT updates

9. Questions? Sue Rook – sue.rook@devon.gov.uksue.rook@devon.gov.uk 01392 382371 DevolutionPMO@somerset.gov.uk