Why do we need a devolution deal?
Devon and Torbay face challenges that impact productivity levels and the ability to grow:
- Productivity lags behind the UK average and requires an 18-20% increase to close the gap.
- Public spending per person has historically trailed the rest of the UK.
- Both rural and urban areas suffer from nationally significant levels of poverty.
- Social mobility and youth aspiration and progression are particular areas of concern.
- Young people are leaving the area due to a lack of available housing and attractive employment opportunities.
- There are significant challenges with skills and educational performance and pockets of nationally significant educational need.
The benefits a devolution deal will bring to Devon and Torbay
With a population of 953,000 and a Gross Value Added of over £17 billion, Devon and Torbay offer enormous potential. We have over 50,000 businesses providing over 483,000 jobs. There are significant sectors with the potential for growth:
We are looking for a devolution deal that will give the area local powers it needs to level up, to tackle the challenges faced. We want the people who live and work here to be better connected, more competitive, and more prosperous. The proposed deal will give the area greater ability to:
Improve housing provision for local people
Working with local authorities, landowners, developers and the full range of housing providers to:
- create affordable, good-quality housing options,
- retrofit existing homes to be more environmentally sustainable.
Fund training and skills that meet the needs of our businesses
Working collaboratively with employers, skill providers and local authorities so everyone can:
- develop key skills,
- access opportunities to work well and build fulfilling careers.
Control public transport commissioning and infrastructure
Working with transport providers to:
- co-ordinate local transport planning and activity,
- create the best possible public transport system reflecting the strengths already within councils.
Attract inward investment to the area
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Create a strong and sustainable local economy
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Lead the way on net zero targets
Working across the area to:
- lead the way in moving away from fossil fuels,
- play a part in achieving our national ambition to achieve net zero,
- pioneer new forms of clean energy generation,
- act as an exemplar for climate change adaption.
Have your say
29th January until ….
We want to hear your views on the CCA, our priorities and how the deal should be governed.