London's super region
10 June 2009
This seminar considered how London, the South East and the East form a 'super region' of 20 million people that generates over 40 per cent of the United Kingdom's economic output and which dominate many aspects of the country.
The event examined how the Greater South East economy has evolved and also how planning has evolved within this wider region. It considered London's central position within the Greater South East and the policies of the Greater London Authority towards its neighbouring 'regions'. Finally, the question of governance and co-ordination which has long challenged policy-makers was examined.
It was chaired by Tony Travers and included presentations by:
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Andrew Barry-Purssell, Senior Associate Economist, head of London Plan, Greater London Authority
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Nicholas Miles, Director, GHK
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Martin Simmons, Independent Consultant
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Ian Gordon, LSE
In addition to the input from these contributors, there was ample opportunities for participants to hold discussion. The event concluded with a drinks reception.
This event was supported by the HEIF 4 Bid Fund.
For further details about this, please contact: lselondon@lse.ac.uk.