Minutes:
Russell Reefer (adviser – EU Funding, Economic Growth and International Policy) introduced the report which highlighted the LGA’s work to date on establishing basic principles for successor arrangements for UK regional aid following the UK’s exit from the EU, analysis of independent research into potential funding scenarios, and the LGA’s recent campaign on EU funding. The report also included an in-depth analysis of the various options for the delivery of a replacement for EU funding.
The Board noted that EU funding had not been mentioned in the Queen’s Speech the previous day, and that it was important to discuss the potential arrangements with various civil servants and stakeholders at the earliest opportunity. Cipfa were currently working on an independent Brexit Advisory Commission for public services, with which the LGA would engage. The LGA would continue to work with its partner associations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to deliver the best outcome for the sector.
Decision
The Board noted the draft report ‘Beyond Brexit: Future of funding currently sourced from the EU – LGA discussion document’ and the ongoing work of the LGA on this matter.