DISTRICT VIEW

摘要

During this summer's 'silly season', think-tank Policy Exchange argued that cities in northern England, such as Liverpool and Sunderland, were 'beyond revival', and the residents should think about moving south. What rot! But hey, the report was talked about. So, perhaps the cunning plan, if that1 s what it was, worked. But it's food for thought for all in local government to consider the role councils play in terms of the degree of our involvement in regeneration, and supporting our cities, towns and rural areas. Some district councils, in light of the Sub National Review, may also be wondering if, in future, they have a role in economic regeneration at all. In Teignbridge, economic development and regeneration are top, and we're pressing ahead with some significant projects. We see SNR as an opportunity, not a threat, to our leadership role. While we may not face the same depth of issue that some 'struggling' cities are managing at present, we do have a diverse mix of urban and rural settlements, an economy relying on agriculture as well as tourism, and many small to medium-sized businesses.