A bid to boost productivity and economic growth in three of England’s strongest performing counties was submitted to Government last week.

The partners in the Three Southern Counties – TSC- East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex – aim to take greater control over their road and rail network, provide confidence in housing delivery, pioneer new digital technology and launch University Enterprise Zones to support high-tech businesses.

The devolution prospectus, submitted to Local Government Secretary Greg Clark last week, has been drawn up in partnership with 44 organisations. including district and borough councils, local enterprise partnerships and police forces.

The councils will now work together to further develop the proposals.

To find out more, check out the Surrey County Council Website.
http://news.surreycc.gov.uk/2015/09/04/three-southern-counties-bid-for-new-powers/