Table 1

Brexit policy responses and actions taking place at the UK sub-national level

Region Mayor/Regional Governance

action

City Council actions Local Businesses actions Reports, Groups and

Commissions

West

Midlands

“WMCA is not yet a full

partner in any Brexit

negotiations”

Nevertheless…

11.08.17 - Brexit Cabinet

Ministers visited the West

Midlands to meet businesses

and members of the public in

a Brexit Summit.

Andy Street (West Midlands

Mayor) has stressed the

importance to the region of

continuing access to the

European single

market/customs union. He led

a Trade delegation to Toronto

to secure job creating

investment.

Parliamentary Under Secretary

of State, Robin Walker, has

attended a series of

roundtables hosted by the

Mayor of the West Midlands,

Andy Street CBE.

WMCA 2nd

Devolution Deal –

Reflects that changing context

(Brexit) and recognises the

need for the WMCA to

develop a local industrial

strategy to shape the long-

term vision for growth in the

Birmingham

Cllr Ian Ward (Council leader) is positive about the potential

impacts of Brexit: "we're already out of the blocks and talking to

significant investors from around the world”.

Birmingham City Council plans to keep its 11-strong team in

charge of Brexit issues but offload the £726,000 annual cost. The

authority hopes external sources can, within two years, pay for its

Birmingham-based European & International Affairs team - plus

£120,000 for its office in Brussels.

Meetings held to discuss the Council’s Business Growth Strategy,

within the context of funding opportunities available to SMEs in a

post-Brexit world.

Coventry

The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has

echoed national calls for clarity on the

government's Brexit objectives. In an open letter to Prime Minister

Theresa May, the British Chambers of Commerce make an urgent

appeal for detailed information on the Government's objectives.

Councillor John Mutton, Cabinet Member for Strategic Finance and

Resources, referred to a string of key developments in Coventry as

he warned that the Brexit will hinder future regeneration efforts.

Stoke-on Trent

The people of Stoke-on-Trent showed their strength of feeling

when 69 per cent voted to leave the EU in the 2016 referendum.

LEP chairman David Frost said (November, 2017): “The Stoke-on-

Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership is launching a

survey to seek the views of local businesses on Brexit.

Wolverhampton

Meeting held between local councillors and LEP (19 January 2017)

EEF (manufacturers’ organisation)

launched a Brexit roadshow series

conference in Birmingham. This

followed a survey conducted earlier

in the year, which found that over

70 per cent of our manufacturing

members held the view that

membership of the EU single

market (and customs union) was

vital to their business model.

NFU West Midland and Daniel

Dalton EP invited Shropshire

Young Farmers to a one day

conference on “The Future of

Farming in Post-Brexit Britain”

held at the Sixways Stadium in

Worcester on the 3rd February,

2018.

Birmingham City University

think-tank the Institute for

Design and Economic

Acceleration (IDEA), produced

a paper: The Countdown to

Brexit :

West Midlands Economic

Forum, the Black Country

Chambers of Commerce, Centre

for Brexit Studies produced the

following report: ‘Making a

success of Brexit, Evaluating

the impact on the economy of

the WMCA and the wider

region’:

Birmingham Post-Brexit

Commission.

area.

There have been no specific

actions from the LEP’s.

to discuss the key issues for Wolverhampton from Brexit.

Involving: Prof Ian Oakes, Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Prof Andy

Westwood, Director of University Observatory; Cllr John

Reynolds, Cabinet Member for City Economy, Wolverhampton

City Council; Stewart Towe, Chair of the Black County LEP; John

Wood, Chair of Economic Growth Board; Dr Keren Jones, Service

Director City Economy; Tim Johnson, Strategic Director,

Wolverhampton City Council.

Worcester

THE leader of Worcester City Council has spoken of his concern

over Brexit leading to more cuts in public finances (9th

July 2016).

Hereford

The Brexit & beyond conference was held on Saturday 3rd

February at the Arden Hotel near Coventry. Attendees included: the

Rt Hon Lord Callalan, Anne Broom, Valerie Mant (Chairman

Hereford & South Herefordshire Conservatives) and Stuart

Anderson (Vice Chairman Hereford & South Herefordshire

Conservatives).

Lichfield

(1 Nov 2016) Lichfield's MP has met with local farmers to reassure

them over Brexit.

Lichfield's MP says unemployment figures show the economy is

still strong despite claims of doom and gloom around Brexit.

Michael Fabricant (13th

December, 2017).

North

East

North East England will suffer

a 16% hit to GDP in the event

of a 'no-deal' Brexit according

to the Government's own

analysis. It is the only region

of England with a surplus in

goods trade with the EU, and

also has the highest per capita

EU funding of any English

region. Voters in the North

East overwhelmingly backed

Brexit at the EU referendum

in June 2016.

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hosted: Brexit and the North of

England: An Expert Seminar (ESRC-funded seminars).

EU Prosperity fund: Newcastle City Council has asked for

reassurances about whether the Government will replace £80

million in funding currently provided by the European Union. The

city is due to receive at least £80m of the £420m earmarked for the

North East between 2014 and 2020.

22nd

March 2017: The economic outlook for Newcastle and what

steps the city can take to ensure growth and jobs creation were

discussed at a policy cabinet. There was an invited audience of

business leaders, learning providers and other key stakeholders at

BREXIT READY SUPPLY

CHAIN CAMPAIGN TO

SUPPORT NORTH EAST

BUSINESSES: Organised by North

East England Chamber of

Commerce and commercial law

firm, Square One Law, the ‘Brexit

Ready Supply Chain’ campaign

will aim to create a planned and

collaborative approach to Brexit

preparations. The campaign will

work with regional businesses to

identify the implications of Brexit

as well as encouraging firms to

The North East Brexit Group

brings together key networks

representing businesses,

education, trade unions, local

authorities and voluntary

organisations. Its purpose is to

ensure that opportunities and

concerns are identified and

communicated consistently and

that advice and support is given

to North East businesses and

residents as the detail of

changes emerges.

Advancing the North East

event (November 2017):

brought together a panel of

experts to develop a new

agenda for change, leveraging

the assets they already have in

the North East to power

economic growth.

North East Local Enterprise

Partnership Board has

recognised the Brexit

challenges. In discussion with

Economic Directors and

Ekosgen a consensus emerged

that the focus of a target

upgrade should be on the issue

of ‘Better Jobs’ which is

consistent with the message

throughout the document

about the need to drive

productivity; national policy

around Industrial strategy;

messages we have received

throughout the refresh process

about the impact of

technology on some kinds of

jobs in the region; and the

need to be delivering a more

competitive region in the

context of Brexit.

Newcastle College.

Sunderland

Sunderland MP warns of ‘massive job losses’ as May holds Brexit

talks with Nissan and other Japanese firms. 70% of the cars built in

Sunderland are exported to Europe (including Russia) (22nd

June,

2017).

However, Brexit is not covered in Sunderland’s Core Strategy and

Development Plan 2017-2033 – other than to provides a post EU

Referendum perspective on future economic growth – in terms of

the forecast.

PACEC Ltd, in partnership with Dr Swati Dhingra of LSE’s Centre

for Economic Performance, were commissioned by Sunderland’s

Economic Leadership Board in March 2016 to study the likely

economic impacts of the UK voting to leave the EU on the local

economy of Sunderland.

Durham

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-committee has published its

report on Brexit: energy security, looking at implications for energy

supply, consumer costs and decarbonisation. Durham Energy

Institute (Durham University) is quoted several times in the report

on questions related to energy security, the Internal Energy Market,

research collaboration, policy uncertainty and Euratom.

begin a comprehensive planning

process.

North

West

North West Brexit Monitor

Key economic and policy

developments November 2017

– Produced by Greater

Manchester Combined

Authority.

Manchester

Greater Manchester Brexit Monitor which is produced on a

monthly basis to provide a real-time snap shot of the economic and

policy impact of Brexit (New Economy, strategy research arm of

Association of greater Manchester great authority/ Combined

Authority).

Andy Burnham (mayor) has been pushing for Greater Manchester

to have a say in negotiations over Britain’s departure, alongside

devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Liverpool

The bi-annual NORTH WEST

BUSINESS MONITOR (NWBM),

compiled by Liverpool BA

(Business Association) and

Manchester-based independent

market research consultancy,

Lookout, provides insight into a

wide range of issues facing the

business owners and senior

managers of hundreds of North

IPPR North - STATE OF THE

NORTH 2017 THE

ILLENNIAL POWERHOUSE..

With a section on “Brexit: An

uncertain future ahead”

Institute for Public Policy

Research - THE IMPACT OF

BREXIT ON ENERGY IN

THE NORTH A NORTHERN

ENERGY TASKFORCE

WORKING PAPER

MEETING OF THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED

AUTHORITY (July 2017) - A number of key issues were identified

at the event which included the recognition for the need for local

industrial strategies, greater fiscal autonomy and a regional voice

on Brexit.

Liverpool mayor has said that he intends to “open lines of

communication” with EU leaders in Brussels in order to attempt to

shape any transitional funding arrangements.

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector

delivery of EU funding in Liverpool City Region – Summarised the

potential impact of Brexit on Liverpool.

Blackpool

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

West enterprises (including Brexit).

Research from professional services

giant KPMG found that one-third

(33%) of the region’s

manufacturers are thinking of

relocating part of their business

overseas in the next three years,

either to boost productivity or cut

costs.

Yorkshire

and

Humber

There is a campaign for a

Yorkshire-wide devolution

deal to ensure the region’s

voice is heard in the Brexit

negotiations, a major business

event was told. The leaders of

three Yorkshire councils

shared a platform to argue that

a Yorkshire devolution

settlement would make the

region second only to London

in scale and influence among

the UK regions. The speakers

also said that devolution could

help to boost the region’s

economy by leading to extra

investment in skills and

transport (26th

January, 2018).

The leaders of three Yorkshire

councils shared a platform to

argue that a Yorkshire

devolution settlement would

make the region second only

to London in scale and

influence among the UK

Leeds

Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake has said the local authority

is working hard with local businesses “to get to a place where we

can respond well to the opportunities Brexit may create” (27th July,

2017). She said the councils has prioritised five areas to help

achieve this, including “maintaining progress on major

development and infrastructure schemes” and securing devolution.

York

Businesses from across the region are being encouraged to take

advantage of the support and funding to develop new products and

processes available through the Leeds City Region Enterprise

Partnership (LEP). The LEP’s multi-million pound Access

Innovation programme, supports businesses looking to develop new

products and processes and to access the specialist expertise needed

to achieve this.

Sheffield

A report was published by Oxford Economics for the Sheffield

City Region -Assessing the impact of Brexit on the Sheffield city

region.

The Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council has announced plans

for the Northern Powerhouse to shape new trade deals following

Brexit.

Yorkshire and Humber MEP Amjad

Bashir welcomed a report detailing

the economic impact of the Drax

Group in the region and across

Britain.

The EEF/BDO Regional Outlook

2017 report combines official

statistics and EEF data to identify

manufacturing trends in Yorkshire

and Humberside. It highlights how

Brexit has thrown up significant

challenges for manufacturers.

Employers in Yorkshire and the

Humber are the most optimistic

in the UK about

hiring according to

ManpowerGroup, the world’s

workforce experts, in the first

employment survey to be

published since the General

Election. With an Outlook of

+11%, hiring intentions have

jumped 5 points since last

quarter.

regions (January, 2018). Sheffield’s Clean Air Strategy – Sheffield City Council are

determined to “ensure that in Sheffield at least, Brexit does not lead

to a “race to the bottom” and a loss of the environmental

protections our city needs”.

Bradford

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Scotland SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

report - BREXIT: what’s at

stake for businesses

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

report – Potential Implications

of the UK leaving the EU.

Sottish Parliament

Information Centre have

released a series of briefing

papers: “This briefing

highlights the EU framework

that relates to environment

policy and explores the

implications that leaving the

EU may have on Scotland’s

approaches to the

environment”.

Culture, Tourism, Europe and

External Relations Committee

Brexit - What Scotland

Thinks: Summary of evidence

and emerging issues - This

second Report from the

Committee – Brexit: What

Scotland Thinks – brings

together the views of over 150

different organisations and

individuals from across

Scotland and beyond. The

Report identifies a number of

critical questions and

emerging issues about the

Glasgow

Glasgow Chambers of Commerce prepared the following report

with the assistance of the International Public Policy Institute (IPPI)

and The Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde:

Brexit and the Glasgow economy: impacts, actions and asks

Edinburgh

EDINBURGH Council is to publish a plan on how the local

authority will support EU citizens during the uncertainty of the

Brexit process. The council’s Corporate Policy and Strategy

Committee also agreed that council leader Adam McVey will write

to the UK Government setting out opposition to any erosion of EU

citizens’ employment rights within the UK after Brexit and

opposing measures such as the register of EU nationals.

The financial services industry in Edinburgh is significantly smaller

than its London equivalent. But 13 per cent of all of Britain’s

banking jobs are in Edinburgh, nearly a quarter of the country’s life

assurance employees are based there, and advocates for Scotland’s

capital suggest that the diversity of Edinburgh’s financial services

activities will make it resilient when the UK leaves the EU.

Aberdeen

Written by the Centre for Cities and the Centre for Economic

Performance at the London School Economics, the report predicts

Aberdeen’s economic output will shrink by up to 3.7%. Centre for

Cities chief executive Andrew Carter said: “The challenge for

Aberdeen will be to diversify its industrial structure in the years

ahead, so that it is less reliant on one sector (oil and gas). “This will

be crucial for the city to thrive after we leave the EU.”

Aberdeen City Council leader, Cllr Jenny Laing, admitted there

were “huge challenges” ahead, but said positive strides are being

taken. She said: “In the past year, we have signed the £250 million

Aberdeen City Region Deal, which we estimate will be worth a

Scotland SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

report - BREXIT: what’s at

stake for businesses

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

report – Potential Implications

of the UK leaving the EU.

Sottish Parliament Information

Centre have released a series of

briefing papers: “This briefing

highlights the EU framework

that relates to environment

policy and explores the

implications that leaving the EU

may have on Scotland’s

approaches to the environment”.

Culture, Tourism, Europe and

External Relations Committee

Brexit - What Scotland Thinks:

Summary of evidence and

emerging issues - This second

Report from the Committee –

Brexit: What Scotland Thinks –

brings together the views of

over 150 different organisations

and individuals from across

Scotland and beyond. The

Report identifies a number of

critical questions and emerging

issues about the scale of change

ahead.

scale of change ahead.

total of £826m when wider private investment and our own

contribution are factored in. “This funding is already being put to

use to foster innovation and diversification.”

The mood was similarly upbeat at Aberdeen and Grampian

Chamber of Commerce, which represents businesses in the city and

region. Its chief executive, Russell Borthwick, said: “Clearly there

are challenges associated with whatever type of Brexit outcome we

see but we are hopeful that the technology, skills and innovation for

which this area is renowned will stand us in good stead to see this

as an opportunity rather than a threat.”

Dundee

The Brexit Advisory Team, made up of six of the council’s most

senior officials, will monitor Brexit developments and work to

assess its impact on the city. Council leader John Alexander, the

driving force behind a new impact report and the advisory team

proposal, said Dundee had to be ahead of the game in navigating

the “minefield” of Brexit.

Following the most recent round of EU funding for 2014-2020,

Dundee City Council had secured £6.9 million to spend on a variety

of programmes in the city. A report prepared by the office of chief

executive David Martin suggests such funding is unlikely to be

available in future and that Brexit will have a “detrimental” impact.

Inverness

HIGHLAND economist Tony Mackay has declared the region’s

tourism as being one of a few bright spots for the region’s

economy. In his latest monthly round-up, Inverness-based Mr

Mackay suggested the local tourism industry is booming. “One of

the main reasons for that may be the fall in the value of the pound

following the Brexit vote to leave the EU.

The ‘Unheard Voices, Unseen Communities’ event brought

together over 35 politicians, academics, social workers and

community activists to discuss issues affecting Polish communities

in Scotland.

9 Oct 2017 - Civil Society Brexit Project presents Brexit means

what?

BUSINESS BREXIT PRIORITIES: Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive

of Inverness Chamber of Commerce wrote an article for the Press

& Journal. It appeared in the first of a six part series on what Brexit

will mean for the United Kingdom.

Perth

PERTH & KINROSS ECONOMIC JOURNAL briefing -

Migration since the Brexit vote (December 2017).

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT leader Vince Cable visited Perth to talk

about potential hurdles in the Brexit process, along with scenarios

that could see it halted entirely (9th September, 2017).

Perth4Europe held a talk by Dr Clare Slipper, Political Affairs

Manager, NFU Scotland. (30th January 2018)

London Mayor commissioned independent economic Brexit analysis for London - Cambridge Econometrics.

Centre for London (Think Tank) Report on the impacts of Brexit. ‘London after Brexit’.

The London Assembly has been keeping a close watch on developments over the last year and a

number of committees, including the Economy Committee and EU Exit Working Group have been

examining the issue of Brexit and its impact to ensure London’s voice is heard over the course of the

debate and during the negotiation process. Several bodies have approached the London Assembly

since the referendum to make connections in the light of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

House of Commons Library - Brexit & financial services.

The City of London Corporation

has been heavily involved in

ensuring the voice of financial and

professional services firms is heard

in helping to shape the future

relationship between the UK and

the EU.

Frontier Economics - ASSESSING

THE IMPACT OF BREXIT ON

FINANCIAL SERVICES.

ILC - Brexit and

the future of

migrants in

the social care

workforce.

The impact of EU exit on SMEs in

London.

ECONSTOR - Will Brexit dwarf

London's competitiveness as a

financial centre?

Savills - THE IMPACT ON

RESIDENTIAL

DEVELOPMENT

Brexit Briefing.

LSE Research - Myria

Georgiou. Is London open?

Mediating and ordering

cosmopolitanism in crisis

Region Mayor/Regional Governance action City Council actions Local Businesses actions Reports, Groups and

Commissions

Wales A majority in Wales voted to leave the EU

and they are clear this democratic decision

must be respected: “We aim to ensure that

In Wales, searches found that there is less activity at

the city council level on Brexit. Perhaps because this is

something the Welsh Government is focussing on at a

8 January 2018 - A £50m fund is

being set up to help Welsh

businesses prepare for Brexit, the

The Brexit trade paper,

supported by an economic

impact analysis from Cardiff

the democratic will of the people of Wales,

and our economic, social, environmental

and cultural needs, inform the UK’s

approach to Brexit. Through this, we are

determined to secure a positive future for

Wales in a post-Brexit world”.

In January 2017, the Welsh government

launched a White Paper ‘Securing Wales’

Future’, setting out the main issues we

believe vital for Wales as the UK moves to

leave the EU:

The single market and

international trade

Migration

Finance and Investment

Constitutional and Devolution

issues

Social and environmental

protections and values

Transitional arrangements

Tuesday 27 February 2018 - Welsh

Ministers have serious concerns about the

UK government’s EU Withdrawal Bill,

which, as currently drafted, allows the UK

government to take control of devolved

policy areas, such as farming and fishing,

once the UK has left the EU. Assembly

members are being asked to consider the

introduction of the Continuity Bill as an

emergency bill, which seeks to transfer EU

law in areas already devolved to Wales

into Welsh law on the day the UK leaves

the EU. This will provide Welsh

businesses with the legal certainty and

stability they have long called for.

February 2018 – document released - How

is the Welsh Government preparing for

Brexit? National Assembly for Wales,

External Affairs and Additional

Legislation Committee:

higher level.

There was no activity found in: Bagnor, Newport,

Wales, St Davids, St Asaph, Swansea or Cardiff

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Welsh Government has announced.

First Minister Carwyn Jones said

the EU Transition Fund will "help

meet the challenges that lie ahead".

‘MAKING BREXIT WORK

FOR WALES’

SMALLER BUSINESSES’ FSB

Wales - As part of their work on

Brexit, FSB has published four UK-

wide reports covering the key

aspects of Brexit and beyond for

small businesses and the self-

employed. These areas were access

to markets, skills and labour, EU

funding and what next, and finally

the future of EU regulations in the

UK post-Brexit.

There may be uncertainty around

Brexit, but the Welsh Government

is committed to supporting business

growth across Wales with the

launch of the new Development

Bank of Wales.

Business School, argues the

Welsh economy is best

protected by retaining full

access to the European Single

Market and membership of a

customs union.

The paper sets out the severe

impact a hard Brexit would

have on Welsh jobs and the

economy. If the UK were to

move to World Trade

Organisation (WTO) rules, the

Welsh economy could shrink by

8% - 10%, which would be the

equivalent of between £1,500

and £2,000 per person in Wales.

Cardiff University - The Wales

and the EU Hub at the Centre

provides non-partisan,

independent research on Wales

and the European Union (EU).

The Hub was initially

established to host projects

funded by the ESRC’s UK in a

Changing Europe Initiative

ahead of the 2016 EU

referendum. Work undertaken

by the Hub team now examines

the implications of Brexit for

Wales as a devolved nation.

Believe that, as this is still a

possibility, there is a need for the

Welsh Government to be doing

more in terms of scenario

planning, including for a ‘no

deal’, to prepare Wales.

Found that people across the

public, private and third sectors in

Wales need a stronger steer from

the Welsh Government about how

they should be preparing for

Brexit. In particular businesses,

like manufacturing and farming,

would welcome more information

on the potential impacts of Brexit.

In terms of engagement, we found

that – whilst there are pockets of

good practice – more needs to be

done to ensure that information is

filtering down through

organisations to the staff and

service providers on the frontline.

East

Midlands

Five events at this year’s Love Business

Expo are being hosted by East Midlands

Chamber. They include presentations on

apprenticeships, access to finance in a

post-Brexit economy, an economic update,

using Instagram and Pinterest as marketing

tools and getting ready now for the

introduction of General Data Protection

Regulations (GDPR) in May.

Derby

Derby City Council is already working alongside the

D2N2 LEP and the Midlands Engine coalition to

ensure that the City's economic needs – particularly the

global trading future of its largest production

businesses – are properly represented in the national

dialogue on the UK's post-EU economic future.

Leicester

IMPACT OF BREXIT ON THE LLR NHS AND

CARE WORKFORCE. Meeting of Health and

Wellbeing Board, Monday, 3 April 2017 2:00 pm (Item

67.) The Board discussed the possible impact of Brexit

on the LLR NHS and Care workforce. The Deputy

City Mayor and the Chief Executive of University

Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) made a joint

presentation to the Board on the issues involved.

Lincoln

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Over 200 members from across the

East Midlands flocked to Newark

Showground for the region’s Brexit

conference entitled ‘Business after

Brexit’ this week (Tuesday, 21

Nov).

The conference, chaired by NFU

Deputy President, Minette Batters,

heard from high-level speakers

from across the supply chain.

Representatives from 2 Sisters,

ARLA, British Sugar, G's, HSBC

and Openfield explored how these

important customers of British

produce are preparing for Business

after Brexit and how they think it

will affect their businesses.

Unite the union shop stewards

from across all sectors of the

east Midlands economy will be

coming together on Tuesday 28

November to discuss Brexit and

build an action plan to protect

jobs in the region.

Northampton

Brexit and Civil Society is the second in a series of

three events examining the potential impact of Britain’s

exit from the European Union.

Organised by the University of Northampton Students’

Union Rotaract Club, together with Northamptonshire

County Council, the event follows on from the hugely

successful first event in March, which examined

Brexit’s impact on jobs and prosperity.

Nottingham

Nottingham told it can't host European Capital of

Culture 2023. The council said it regrets the "sudden

change of heart" from the EU Commission after a

surprise move last week, when the Commission said

the five cities bidding for the title would no longer be

eligible, due to Brexit.

Nottingham could lose £50m in funding due to Britain

voting to leave the European Union. D2N2, designed to

boost the economy and create 55,000 new jobs in

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire by 2023, is at risk of

losing nearly £200m of European funding. This is

according to Nottingham city council

South

West

An online survey to gather evidence about

the impact of Brexit is being promoted by

the Heart of the South West LEP and local

authority partners in Devon, Plymouth,

Somerset and Torbay. The findings will be

used in the Heart of the South West

Productivity Plan to devise a strategy to

increase prosperity by raising productivity.

Businesses across all sectors are invited to

participate.

Four South West LEPs: Cornwall and the

Isles of Scilly, Dorset, Heart of the South

West and Swindon and Wiltshire, have

commissioned an independent enquiry to

Bath, Somerset

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Bristol

In response to the vote Mayor Marvin Rees has

convened a city-wide Brexit Response Group (BRG) to

fully understand the challenges and opportunities posed

by Brexit. The group includes local organisations in the

public, private, business and academic sectors plus

voluntary and community groups.

The Group aims to:

Look at the immediate and longer term economic and

social impact of the leave vote on citizens and

15 MARCH 2018 - The Society of

Motor Manufacturers and Traders

(SMMT) today brought together

automotive manufacturers,

suppliers and government officials

from across the South West at its

Regional Forum in Swindon to

discuss new supply chain

opportunities and preparations for

Brexit.

CIBSE South-West held a joint

event on BREXIT and the impact

on the south-west construction

industry. Attended by over 100

The Centre for Economic

Performance predicts that under

either a soft or hard Brexit

scenario, cities in the South

West will be badly hit when the

UK leaves the EU. The study,

which looks at the predicted

negative impacts of trade

barriers associated with Brexit.

Taking the temperature of the

South West economy – TUC -

This report sets out to take the

temperature of the post-Brexit

South West economy and

identify opportunities to stimulate rural

productivity and growth. It explores the

implications of Brexit might be, as well as

the potential for developing innovative

clusters to harness any opportunities for

the future, including the potential for

companies “scaling up”.

communities in Bristol and the city as a whole

Work with partners in the city to ensure the

community tension monitoring systems are in

place and effective, and provide reassurance that

Bristol remains an open and tolerant city

Actively respond to the process of Britain leaving the

EU (Article 50), currently expected in early 2017

Secure and develop Bristol’s international reputation

as a city that is open for business and can attract

global investment and opportunities for citizens

and businesses

Exeter

Brexit and Exeter- Despite Exeter’s resilience and

growth in recent years Brexit is a cause for concern.

We are keen to learn from businesses what the local

authority can do to encourage exports and reduce the

impact of Brexit on local businesses.

In October 2017 we held our first international trade

event aimed at local business who export their goods or

services overseas. Speakers included the Heart of the

South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP),

Department for International Trade and a local business

who is successfully exporting globally.

Gloucester

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Plymouth

Brexit Opportunities and Resilience Group update -

Plymouth City Council is providing some research and

analysis support for the group and their first projects

will be to look at the issues and opportunities around

agriculture, construction and the labour market.

Salisbury

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Truro

27 Feb 2017 - representatives of local councils,

business leaders, health, housing and education

providers and voluntary and community organisations

people, and kindly hosted by

ARUP, the evening was full of

insightful questions and expert

opinion. The panel was chaired by

Peter Bull, Director at ARUP.

The potential impacts of Brexit for

farmers and farmland wildlife -

Cumulus Consultants.

What does Brexit mean for the

South West's MSC & aerospace

event. Matt Griffith, Director of

Policy at Business West, will set the

scene with what is already known

about the economic impacts of

Brexit for the South West, and the

technical and political obstacles

facing UK businesses and the UK

government over the coming years.

understand the emerging

impacts on working people.

to discuss progress in delivering the Devolution Deal

awarded to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly last year

and to hear about the area's post Brexit plans for the

future.

Wells, Somerset

27 Jul 2017 - twinning. We believe that Brexit has

reinforced the need to maintain and grow the twinning

relationships, and increase the need to build

opportunities for populations to better understand and

benefit from other cultures.

South

East

South East LEP - A Five Year Skills

Strategy

Published 2017/18

- focussing on Brexit and impact on

funding, sectors and workforce.

Economic impact of potential skills

shortages following Brexit. This issue has

a high profile in the South East as councils

want to ensure there are measures in place

to mitigate any potential damage to their

economy.

South East England Councils and

South East Strategic Partnership

for Migration response to

Migration Advisory Committee

(MAC) call for evidence on

economic and social impacts of

the UK exit from the EU.

Economic and social impacts of Brexit.

SEEC/ South East Strategic Partnership for

Migration (SESPM) response to Migration

Advisory Committee (MAC) consultation.

Brighton and Hove

6 Mar 2017 - The leader of Brighton and Hove City

Council has joined calls for EU nationals to be given

the right to remain in the UK.

Brighton and Hove City Council becomes first in

country to vote in support of ratification referendum.

City of Canterbury

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Chichester

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Oxford

Oxford City Council response to LGA on Impact of

Brexit

Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council owns both the shipping port

and the ferry port, and leader Donna Jones said this

morning that the authority is working with the

government’s Department for Exiting the EU to make

sure that ferry ports are not affected by additional

checks after the UK leaves the European Union and

freedom of movement ends.

Southampton

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Winchester

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

KENT AND MEDWAY:

MAKING A SUCCESS OF

BREXIT A SECTORAL

APPRAISAL OF SMALL AND

MEDIUM SIZED

ENTERPRISES AND THE

RURAL ECONOMY July 2017

- Centre for European Studies

Canterbury Christ Church

University.

The potential implications of

Brexit for Norfolk and Suffolk –

Metro Dynamics - Assessment

of the key economic and policy

implications of Brexit. High-

level analysis of Brexit impacts

on 19 Norfolk and. Suffolk's

strategic and strong sectors

Northern

Ireland

The Northern Ireland Assembly - Research

Matters is a blog produced by the

Assembly's Research and Information

Service (RaISE). It provides short, topical

articles on a wide range of topics affecting

Northern Ireland today such as Brexit, the

economy, health, education and the

environment.

14 Mar 2018 - The eleven local authorities

that comprise the Ireland/Northern Ireland

Border Corridor, met with Helen McEntee,

Minister of State for European Affairs in

Newry last week to discuss Brexit Border

Corridor implications.

28 Feb 2018 Karen Bradley has slapped

down Boris Johnson’s suggestion that the

Government could consider a hard border

in Northern Ireland after Brexit.

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the

Government “resolutely” stood by an

agreement with the EU late last year that

stated no new physical infrastructure will

be introduced on the border.

Northern Ireland and Wales must work

together to maximise opportunities

presented by Brexit – McIlveen. Published

20 July 2016Department of Agriculture,

Environment and Rural Affairs.

Hazzard meets EU Commission

Representative to discuss Brexit

implications.

Published 08 September 2016. Department

for Infrastructure.

Devolved administrations ask Chancellor

for talks on Brexit. Published 11 July 2016

Department of Finance

Armagh

7 Dec 2017 - The House of Commons Brexit

Committee will be in Northern Ireland on Thursday to

hear the views of local people. MPs will also take

evidence from the PSNI and HMRC as they visit Co

Armagh.

The rolling hills and peaceful loughs of County

Armagh seem an unlikely flashpoint in the looming

Brexit negotiations. But the border between Northern

Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which runs through

farms, roads, hedges and even houses has emerged as a

crucial issue in the talks.

Belfast

BELFAST City Council is set to establish a committee

focusing on issues surrounding Brexit. Belfast City

Council will set up a special committee to focus on the

effects of Brexit, it has been confirmed, after the move

was secured by Alliance Councillor Emmet

McDonough Brown. Speaking after the proposal was

rubber stamped at the latest Strategic, Policy and

Resources Committee on Friday.

Derry

1 Dec 2017 - The European Parliament's Constitutional

Affairs Committee has been warned the re-erection of a

'visible border' in Derry will become inevitable if the

UK and EU fail to reach a post-Brexit trade deal and

that the sights of republican groups opposed to the

peace process will be trained on any such frontier.

17 Feb 2017 - Derry City and Strabane District Council

in conjunction with Donegal County Council has

published a research document on the potential impact

of Brexit.

Initial Analysis of the Challenges and

Opportunities of Brexit for the.

Lisburn

‘Talking Brexit over Breakfast’ - Lisburn Chamber of

Commerce held its first event of 2018 last week, a

business breakfast at Cafe Vic Ryn.

Business brexit priorities - Northern

Ireland Chamber Of Commerce.

Brexit: Implications for Pharma and

Life Sciences companies – PwC

Informed by years of

internationally-recognised

research excellence, Queen's on

Brexit brings together leading

academics from Queen's

University who can provide an

authoritative voice on the Brexit

process, the many policy areas

affected by Brexit, and the

subsequent impact on Northern

Ireland.

The Northern Ireland Human

Rights Commission (NIHRC) -

The Northern Ireland Business

and Human Rights Forum meets

today to examine the steps

Northern Ireland businesses are

taking to protect and respect

human rights.

Hamilton discusses Brexit with Norwegian

Government. Published 30 June 2016.

Department for the Economy

Arable Conference 2017.

Published 09 December 2016Department

of Agriculture, Environment and Rural

Affairs

This generation will grasp global

opportunities

Published 22 June 2017Department of

Agriculture, Environment and Rural

Affairs

Agri-food can look forward with

optimism, McIlveen tells prestigious

farming conference.

Published 04 January 2017. Department of

Agriculture, Environment and Rural

Affairs

Agriculture Minister visits farms in

Strabane.

Published 20 January 2017Department of

Agriculture, Environment and Rural

Affairs

Greenmount Association Annual Autumn

Farm Walk - Fleming Agri

Products(external link opens in a new

window / tab)

Published 11 October 2017Department of

Agriculture, Environment and Rural

Affairs

Newry

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Table 2

Search for ‘Brexit’ on City Council Websites

This analysis gives an indication of how proactive different city councils are being and what there focus is in relation to Brexit.

The results from the City Council searches are highlighted in red.

West Midlands Region

Birmingham

Jobs and skills | Cabinet for Jobs and skills | Birmingham City ...

... Birmingham Schools. Impact and Implications of Brexit: Assessment on implications for the city of Brexit in 2019. Business ...

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50067/the_executive_leader_and_cabinet/1012/cabinet_for_jobs_and_skills

Birmingham looks to Asia for post-Brexit investment ...

Birmingham looks to Asia for post-Brexit investment - Birmingham is targeting leading Asian investors this week as a range of city

projects are ...

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/197/birmingham_looks_to_asia_for_post-brexit_investment

Business backing for 2022 Games bid | Birmingham City ...

... inter-connecting opportunities between Commonwealth nations and key global markets from the USA, Middle East, China and

non-Brexit Europe. ...

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/132/business_backing_for_2022_games_bid

Birmingham should host the 2022 Commonwealth ...

... 13. Birmingham 2022 will deliver business benefits post Brexit. The best of British business, from those founded and

headquartered ...

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/141/22_reasons_birmingham_should_host_the_2022_commonwealth_games

News and media news | Birmingham City Council

... 12 December. Published 4th December 2017. Birmingham looks to Asia for post-Brexit investment. City attracts £300m ...

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/20179/news_and_media

Birmingham City Council

... for its website. Published 30th November 2017. Birmingham looks to Asia for post-Brexit investment. City attracts £300m ...

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/archive/2017/11

Coventry

Who are we and when do we meet? | Coventry Youth Council ...

Not only is it a 'hub' for all who attend to discuss major events at home and abroad, it is a fruitful scene of debate on topics ranging

from Brexit to children's use of social media. The fact that the group is so diverse means that there is never a dull moment. Anyone

who is interested in gaining confidence as a speaker, wants to ...

http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/1/council_and_democracy/536/coventry_youth_council/2

Drive Midlands Nemawashi 根回し - 27th February 2018

Brexit; The Industrial Strategy Automotive Sector Deal; Industry 4.0; Increasing competitiveness. Hurry, places are limited and we

expect demand to be high. Joining instructions will be sent to all delegates approx. a week before the event. Previous Midlands

Engine: Trade Visit to the Auto Expo 3-10 Feb 2018 in India Next ...

http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/13/invest_in_coventry/3007/uk_and_local_events_for_coventry_businesses/3

Managing your Finances when Trading Overseas - 5 March

... practical support and advice on trading overseas. So whether you're importing, exporting or looking to take advantage of the

international market place this event is for you. From working capital funding and protection from late payments - it's time to unlock

the potential and take advantage of the post-Brexit opportunities.

http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/13/invest_in_coventry/3007/uk_and_local_events_for_coventry_businesses/1

Delivering our priorities with fewer resources | Council Plan 2017/18 ...

Note that such funding is inevitably 'lumpy' and movements from one year to the next are more likely to reflect external factors than

changes in performance. The current projection indicates that a lower level of external grant will be applied in 2017/18 than in

2016/17. As the country moves towards devolution and Brexit, ...

http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/10/performance/3117/council_plan_201718_half-year_performance_report/15

Stoke-on Trent

No results were found on Council Website.

LEP chairman David Frost said (November, 2017): “The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership is launching

a survey to seek the views of local businesses on Brexit.

Wolverhampton,

No results were found on Council Website.

Meeting held between local councillors and LEP (19 January 2017) to discuss the key issues for Wolverhampton from Brexit.

Involving: Prof Ian Oakes, Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Prof Andy Westwood, Director of University Observatory; Cllr John Reynolds,

Cabinet Member for City Economy, Wolverhampton City Council; Stewart Towe, Chair of the Black County LEP; John Wood,

Chair of Economic Growth Board; Dr Keren Jones, Service Director City Economy; Tim Johnson, Strategic Director,

Wolverhampton City Council.

Worcester

No results were found on Council Website.

However, the leader of Worcester City Council has spoken of his concern over Brexit leading to more cuts in public finances (9th

July 2016).

Hereford

No results were found on Council Website.

Although, the Brexit & beyond conference was held on Saturday 3rd February 2018 at the Arden Hotel near Coventry. Attendees

included: the Rt Hon Lord Callalan, Anne Broom, Valerie Mant (Chairman Hereford & South Herefordshire Conservatives) and

Stuart Anderson (Vice Chairman Hereford & South Herefordshire Conservatives).

Lichfield

No results were found on Council Website.

(1 Nov 2016) Lichfield's MP has met with local farmers to reassure them over Brexit.

North East Region

Newcastle Upon Tyne

EU Prosperity fund: Newcastle City Council has asked for reassurances about whether the Government will replace £80 million in

funding currently provided by the European Union. The city is due to receive at least £80m of the £420m earmarked for the North

East between 2014 and 2020.

Sunderland

Council Website results:

Brexit and what it means for European funding?

Durham

Council Website results:

Durham schoolchildren to visit European Parliament.

North West Region

Manchester

Minutes of meeting on:

Implications of Brexit

The Implications of Brexit

Implications of Brexit

Results found in News

Leaders and Mayors representing the Core Cities UK, the ten UK cities at the heart of the biggest urban areas outside

London, are to meet with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier today (Monday, 19 Feb 2018)

Manchester's youngsters have reiterated their determination to build links with Europe through a bid to become European

Youth Capital 2019 following the national referendum vote to leave the EU.

Greater Manchester Brexit Monitor which is produced on a monthly basis to provide a real-time snap shot of the economic and

policy impact of Brexit (New Economy, strategy research arm of Association of greater Manchester great authority/ Combined

Authority).

Andy Burnham (mayor) has been pushing for Greater Manchester to have a say in negotiations over Britain’s departure, alongside

devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Liverpool

No results were found on Council Website.

MEETING OF THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (July 2017) - A number of key issues were

identified at the event which included the recognition for the need for local industrial strategies, greater fiscal autonomy and a

regional voice on Brexit.

Liverpool mayor has said that he intends to “open lines of communication” with EU leaders in Brussels in order to attempt to shape

any transitional funding arrangements.

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector delivery of EU funding in Liverpool City Region – Summarised

the potential impact of Brexit on Liverpool.

Blackpool

No results were found on Council Website.

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Yorkshire and Humber Region

Leeds

15.21_18.21 LEEDS-GROWTH-STRATEGY-DOCUMENT

LEEDS INCLUSIVE GROWTH STRATEGY 2017 – 2023 CONSULTATION DRAFTLEEDS INCLUSIVE GROWTH … As the

nation navigates its way through Brexit, we will continue to offer support to our

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/East Leeds Extension/Doc 21 - 15.21_18.21 Draft Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy 2017/15.21_18.21

LEEDS-GROWTH-STRATEGY-DOCUMENT.pdf

Performance report looking back on Best Council Plan 2016-17 (PDF, 5.0MB)OPENS IN NEW WINDOW

We want Leeds to be a city that is fair and sustainable, ambitious, fun and creative for all with … within the context of reduced

funding and ongoing uncertainties related to ‘Brexit …

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Performance report looking back on Best Council Plan 2016-17.pdf

Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake has said the local authority is working hard with local businesses “to get to a place where we

can respond well to the opportunities Brexit may create” (27th July, 2017). She said the councils has prioritised five areas to help

achieve this, including “maintaining progress on major development and infrastructure schemes” and securing devolution.

York

LEP Funding available for York businesses that want to grow ...

... As the UK looks to new sources of economic growth beyond Brexit, businesses and policymakers are increasingly turning

towards innovation to ...

https://www.york.gov.uk/press/article/2401/lep_funding_available_for_york_businesses_that_want_to_grow – 63k

Businesses from across the region are being encouraged to take advantage of the support and funding to develop new products and

processes available through the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The LEP’s multi-million pound Access Innovation

programme, supports businesses looking to develop new products and processes and to access the specialist expertise needed to

achieve this.

Sheffield

No results were found on Council Website.

A report was published by Oxford Economics for the Sheffield City Region -Assessing the impact of Brexit on the Sheffield city

region.

The Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council has announced plans for the Northern Powerhouse to shape new trade deals following

Brexit.

Sheffield’s Clean Air Strategy – Sheffield City Council are determined to “ensure that in Sheffield at least, Brexit does not lead to a

“race to the bottom” and a loss of the environmental protections our city needs”.

Bradford

No results were found on Council Website.

No recorded actions/discussions by City Council.

Scotland

Glasgow

Glasgow's response to Brexit

What is it? A major Brexit report shows Glasgow will face great challenges when the UK leaves the EU. But it argues these can be

overcome if the Scottish...

Brexit and the Glasgow Economy: Impacts, Actions and Asks

A major Brexit report shows Glasgow will face great challenges when the UK leaves the EU. But it argues these can be overcome if

the Scottish and UK governments...

Leader outlines plan for Glasgow Connectivity Commission to transform city centre

Measures to transform Glasgow's city centre and cement its role as one of the leading destinations in Europe will be considered by a

new, high-powered...

Edinburgh

EDINBURGH THE NATURAL CAPITAL application/pdf

... on resources across all services and any changes to the regulatory framework currently in place for the natural environment,

arising from Brexit. ...

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/10291/ – 62k

THE EDINBURGH PARTNERSHIP BOARD application/pdf

... The college will monitor and anticipate opportunities and changing requirements ahead of and throughout Brexit, and maintain

our Tier 4 status ...

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/10259/papers_7_december_2017.pdf – 201k

EDINBURGH Council is to publish a plan on how the local authority will support EU citizens during the uncertainty of the Brexit

process. The council’s Corporate Policy and Strategy Committee also agreed that council leader Adam McVey will write to the UK

Government setting out opposition to any erosion of EU citizens’ employment rights within the UK after Brexit and opposing

measures such as the register of EU nationals.

The financial services industry in Edinburgh is significantly smaller than its London equivalent. But 13 per cent of all of Britain’s

banking jobs are in Edinburgh, nearly a quarter of the country’s life assurance employees are based there, and advocates for

Scotland’s capital suggest that the diversity of Edinburgh’s financial services activities will make it resilient when the UK leaves the

EU.

Aberdeen

Displayed links to:

European Union referendum 2016

Brexit - Scotland, the UK and EU27 - The Key issues

Brexit and EU Citizens Rights

UK Fisheries Policy after Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities

Written by the Centre for Cities and the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School Economics, the report predicts

Aberdeen’s economic output will shrink by up to 3.7%. Centre for Cities chief executive Andrew Carter said: “The challenge for

Aberdeen will be to diversify its industrial structure in the years ahead, so that it is less reliant on one sector (oil and gas). “This will

be crucial for the city to thrive after we leave the EU.”

Aberdeen City Council leader, Cllr Jenny Laing, admitted there were “huge challenges” ahead, but said positive strides are being

taken. She said: “In the past year, we have signed the £250 million Aberdeen City Region Deal, which we estimate will be worth a

total of £826m when wider private investment and our own contribution are factored in. “This funding is already being put to use to

foster innovation and diversification.”

The mood was similarly upbeat at Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, which represents businesses in the city and

region. Its chief executive, Russell Borthwick, said: “Clearly there are challenges associated with whatever type of Brexit outcome

we see but we are hopeful that the technology, skills and innovation for which this area is renowned will stand us in good stead to

see this as an opportunity rather than a threat.”

Dundee

Members' Training and Development 2016/17

Organised Crime Fire Risks in HMOs Brexit External Cyclical Maintenance …

Brexit and Scotland: What happens next?

…Brexit and Scotland: What happens next?-A panel chaired by Kurt Mills Professor of International Relations and Human Rights,

University of…

Pension Sub-committee And Pension Board- 05/09/2016

…content of the report. IV POTENTIAL IMPACT OF BREXIT ON LGPS PENSION FUNDS…

Councillors to discuss savings projections

…uncertainties around this process. These include the impact of Brexit, the…

Policy And Resources Committee- 27/06/2016

…the possible impacts of Brexit on the City and the people of Dundee. Ken…

Policy And Resources Committee- 14/11/2016

…BREXIT ON LGPS PENSION FUNDS There was submitted Report No 286-2016 by the…

New Baldragon Academy Nears Completion

…continued economic uncertainty caused by impending Brexit and meet the…

The Brexit Advisory Team, made up of six of the council’s most senior officials, will monitor Brexit developments and work to

assess its impact on the city. Council leader John Alexander, the driving force behind a new impact report and the advisory team

proposal, said Dundee had to be ahead of the game in navigating the “minefield” of Brexit.

Following the most recent round of EU funding for 2014-2020, Dundee City Council had secured £6.9 million to spend on a variety

of programmes in the city. A report prepared by the office of chief executive David Martin suggests such funding is unlikely to be

available in future and that Brexit will have a “detrimental” impact.

Inverness

No results were found on Council Website.

HIGHLAND economist Tony Mackay has declared the region’s tourism as being one of a few bright spots for the region’s economy.

In his latest monthly round-up, Inverness-based Mr Mackay suggested the local tourism industry is booming. “One of the main

reasons for that may be the fall in the value of the pound following the Brexit vote to leave the EU.

The ‘Unheard Voices, Unseen Communities’ event brought together over 35 politicians, academics, social workers and community

activists to discuss issues affecting Polish communities in Scotland.

9 Oct 2017 - Civil Society Brexit Project presents Brexit means what?

BUSINESS BREXIT PRIORITIES: Stewart Nicol, Chief Executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce wrote an article for the

Press & Journal. It appeared in the first of a six part series on what Brexit will mean for the United Kingdom.

Perth

No results were found on Council Website.

PERTH & KINROSS ECONOMIC JOURNAL briefing - Migration since the Brexit vote (December 2017).

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT leader Vince Cable visited Perth to talk about potential hurdles in the Brexit process, along with scenarios

that could see it halted entirely (9th September, 2017).

Perth4Europe held a talk by Dr Clare Slipper, Political Affairs Manager, NFU Scotland. (30th January 2018)

Wales

Bangor, Gwynedd

No results were found on Council Website.

Cardiff

No results were found on Council Website.

Newport, Wales

No results were found on Council Website.

St Davids

No results were found on Council Website.

St Asaph

No results were found on Council Website.

Swansea

No results were found on Council Website.

East Midlands Region

Derby

Clean Air Zones FAQs | Derby City Council

https://www.derby.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/air-quality/clean-air-zones/clean-air-zones-faqs/

We've already asked this question and the Government's current position is that Brexit will not affect the implementation of Clean

Air Zones. ...Are you looking for 'fleet change' for affected...

Apprenticeship News | Derby City Council

https://www.derby.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/apprenticeship-hub/employ-an-apprentice/apprenticeship-news/

Apprenticeships more crucial than ever ahead of Brexit (9th March 2018)...Businesses across the UK face an uphill struggle to build

workforces fir for the future. ...Apprentices look to money...

Clean Air Zones FAQs | Derby City Council

https://www.derby.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/pollution/clean-air-zones/clean-air-zones-faqs/

We've already asked this question and the Government's current position is that Brexit will not affect the implementation of Clean

Air Zones. ...Are you looking for 'fleet change' for affected...

Derby City Council is already working alongside the D2N2 LEP and the Midlands Engine coalition to ensure that the City's

economic needs – particularly the global trading future of its largest production businesses – are properly represented in the national

dialogue on the UK's post-EU economic future.

Leicester

No results were found on Council Website.

IMPACT OF BREXIT ON THE LLR NHS AND CARE WORKFORCE. Meeting of Health and Wellbeing Board, Monday, 3 April

2017 2:00 pm (Item 67.) The Board discussed the possible impact of Brexit on the LLR NHS and Care workforce. The Deputy City

Mayor and the Chief Executive of University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) made a joint presentation to the Board on the

issues involved.

Lincoln

Could Brexit mean business opportunity in Lincolnshire?

The UK has decided to leave the European Union but what does that mean for Lincolnshire?

Lincolnshire County Council > Local Democracy > County News > Features > Could Brexit mean business opportunity in

Lincolnshire?

Investment. But risks to growth are weighted to the downside due to Brexit.... Looking beyond Brexit, the key challenge for the

government

https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/_resources/assets/attachment/full/0/60947.pdf

Our promises to you - Fairer funding for Lincolnshire, major road schemes, vital health reforms and a successful Brexit are the new

council’s top priorities

Lincolnshire County Council > Local Democracy > County News > Features > Our promises to you

Message from Council Leader Cllr Martin Hill OBE – January 2017

Council leader Cllr Martin Hill looks ahead to the start of EU “divorce” proceedings.

Lincolnshire County Council > Local Democracy > About your county councillor > Leader's page > Message from Council Leader

Cllr Martin Hill OBE – January 2017

Backing our businesses - Smaller businesses are the backbone of the county economy - and the council is doing all it can to help

them thrive after Brexit

Lincolnshire County Council > Local Democracy > County News > Features > Backing our businesses

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - of Brexit, the need to continue to attract external funding and promote continued... and

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immigrants or the level

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk//download/110712

Northampton

InPhase - 2015-2016 Outturn Report (KPIs Only) - as many factors such as Brexit (and political factors) weather, employment

Brexit and Civil Society is the second in a series of three events examining the potential impact of Britain’s exit from the European

Union.

Organised by the University of Northampton Students’ Union Rotaract Club, together with Northamptonshire County Council, the

event follows on from the hugely successful first event in March, which examined Brexit’s impact on jobs and prosperity.

Nottingham

Focus on Homelessness 29th March 2017 Workshop 1: Understanding ...

As Brexit unfolds reconnection is likely to be used more in dealing with immigration - we need to focus more on humane

reconnection. ... Impact of Brexit! Altered patterns caused by changed relationship between UK and EU (ie Brexit).

Nottingham told it can't host European Capital of Culture 2023. The council said it regrets the "sudden change of heart" from the EU

Commission after a surprise move last week, when the Commission said the five cities bidding for the title would no longer be

eligible, due to Brexit.

Nottingham could lose £50m in funding due to Britain voting to leave the European Union. D2N2, designed to boost the economy

and create 55,000 new jobs in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire by 2023, is at risk of losing nearly £200m of European funding. This

is according to Nottingham city council

South West Region

Bath, Somerset

Partners in Procurement- Help for Businesses

programme for more details. The presentations from the event can be found on the links below. Bloom Brexit ...

Bristol

Document: Bristol and Brexit. Bristol and Brexit.

Document: Living Rights Project, Brexit Factsheet

Document: West of England Combined Authority Mayor booklet

Document: Bristol Economic Briefing September 2017

In response to the vote Mayor Marvin Rees has convened a city-wide Brexit Response Group (BRG) to fully understand the

challenges and opportunities posed by Brexit. The group includes local organisations in the public, private, business and academic

sectors plus voluntary and community groups. The Group aims to:

look at the immediate and longer term economic and social impact of the leave vote on citizens and communities in Bristol

and the city as a whole

work with partners in the city to ensure the community tension monitoring systems are in place and effective, and provide

reassurance that Bristol remains an open and tolerant city

actively respond to the process of Britain leaving the EU (Article 50), currently expected in early 2017

secure and develop Bristol’s international reputation as a city that is open for business and can attract global investment and

opportunities for citizens and businesses

Exeter

Brexit and Exeter

The risks Despite Exeter’s resilience and growth in recent years Brexit is a cause for concern. Exeter has very strong ties with the

EU market, with 70% of current exports heading to EU countries. Research* suggests that as a result of Brexit,…

Export advice

Help on international trading is available from Department for International Trade (previously known as UK Trade & Investment or

UKTI) The Department for International Trade supports companies that want to trade and invest overseas. If your…

Brexit and Exeter- Despite Exeter’s resilience and growth in recent years Brexit is a cause for concern. We are keen to learn from

businesses what the local authority can do to encourage exports and reduce the impact of Brexit on local businesses.

In October 2017 we held our first international trade event aimed at local business who export their goods or services overseas.

Speakers included the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Department for International Trade and a local

business who is successfully exporting globally.

Gloucester

No results were found on Council Website.

Plymouth

Economy

1. Brexit Asks We ask that government supports us to ensure that we make most of the opportunities ... which arise from Brexit

whilst mitigating as far as possible the specific risks that arise from the lack ... international collaborative research. Context

Following the December summit, Brexit negotiations will now begin ...

Employment and Skills

already emerging as a result of Brexit and the end of free movement. Devolves funding for Further ... our residents. We have

concerns about future skills shortages especially in the context of Brexit. Our ... age careers and skills development offer across the

city. Brexit represents both a challenge and an ...

Brexit Opportunities and Resilience Group update - Plymouth City Council is providing some research and analysis support for the

group and their first projects will be to look at the issues and opportunities around agriculture, construction and the labour market.

Salisbury

1. 'Britain, Germany & The Future of Europe' (2017-07-04)

... y 4th July 2017 12.30pm Dr Ammon is one of Germany's most senior, influential and experienced foreign policy thinkers. He will

bring incisive and well informed analysis to the Brexit negotiations and ...

2. Professor A C Grayling- We Need To Talk About Brexit (2018-01-11)

Professor A C Grayling- We Need To Talk About Brexit A.C. Grayling is the Master of the New College of the Humanities,

London, and its Professor of Philosophy, and the author of over thirty books of philosophy, ...

Truro

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27 Feb 2017 - representatives of local councils, business leaders, health, housing and education providers and voluntary and

community organisations to discuss progress in delivering the Devolution Deal awarded to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly last year

and to hear about the area's post Brexit plans for the future.

Wells, Somerset

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27 Jul 2017 - twinning. We believe that Brexit has reinforced the need to maintain and grow the twinning relationships, and increase

the need to build opportunities for populations to better understand and benefit from other cultures.

South East Region

Brighton and Hove

Impact of Brexit

Jul 21, 2016 ... THE IMPACTS OF BREXIT. This council is concerned to ensure the economic, social and environmental wellbeing

of the city. In furtherance of this the Council will seek to consider (within the limitation of the law):. Maintaining the protections

afforded to Council workers that might otherwise be lost following ...

Council Agenda Item 72 (7)

Feb 1, 2018 ... applications from the EU post-Brexit, has resulted in the number of unfilled posts doubling in the past three years to a

current level of 40,000. Of those leaving the NHS, 40% were under 30, and 50% were under 40 years old. Meanwhile, universities

are struggling to fill nursing degree courses, with the Royal.

Greater Brighton City Region Workshop

Delivering the Industrial Strategy in the context of place. - How government can support the city region economy. 14:30 Focus on

Trade and Export. - Business Ambassadors and City Halls for. Business. - UKTPO (University of Sussex UK Trade Policy.

Observatory ). - Coping in a Brexit Economy. 15:30 Review and close. 15 ...

6 Mar 2017 - The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has joined calls for EU nationals to be given the right to remain in the

UK.

Brighton and Hove City Council becomes first in country to vote in support of ratification referendum.

City of Canterbury

No results were found on Council Website.

Chichester

No results were found on Council Website.

Oxford

Oxford City Council response to LGA on the potential impact of Brexit

Oxford City Council download - Oxford City Council response to LGA on the potential impact of Brexit | About Oxford | Statistics |

Economy.

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/downloads/download/883/oxford_city_council_response_to_lga_on_the_potential_impact_of_brexit

LGA Call for Evidence: The Impact of EU Exit on Places

BREXIT brings specific risks to our major employers, and the city's key sectors. Depending on the outcome of negotiations with the

EU, the consequences could be damaging for growth and productivity, science and technology, and public services. Below, we

highlight some of the primary areas for consideration in response ...

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/3793/oxford_city_council_response_to_lga_on_impact_of_brexit.pdf

Oxford Europeans

You don't need to take any action now. Changes to the law will be announced before they happen, so you'll have time to prepare if

you're affected. Visit the Brexit pages of the Citizens Advice website for more information. You can also visit Oxford University's

website for advice to its staff and students which is also helpful ...

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20007/communities/1179/oxford_europeans

City Council launches European initiative

Oct 17, 2016 ... This meeting will be a chance for people to voice concerns, express opinions and ask practical questions about life in

a post-Brexit Oxford. “The Council is determined that Oxford should remain an international city and will continue to thrive with

non-British Europeans welcome to live, work, study and visit ...

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/322/city_council_launches_european_initiative

Oxford Strategic Partnership Steering Group

Sep 15, 2016 ... post Brexit. Sebastian and colleagues in the City Council's Economic Development. Team have been supporting

Anneliese's staff in identifying invitees and Sebastian asked that if anyone was interested in attending they let him know. Nigel

Tipple, who had received an initial approach mentioned that he ...

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/oxsp/download/downloads/id/420/paper_1_-_draft_osp_minutes_15_september_2016.pdf

Portsmouth

No results were found on Council Website.

Portsmouth City Council owns both the shipping port and the ferry port, and leader Donna Jones said this morning that the authority

is working with the government’s Department for Exiting the EU to make sure that ferry ports are not affected by additional checks

after the UK leaves the European Union and freedom of movement ends.

Southampton

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2017

... Pay award to staff will be by 1% each year but post Brexit economic impacts may

affect inflation ... Impact of Brexit on the national and local economy ...

http://www.southampton.gov.uk/images/mtfs%25202%2520pager_tcm63-395428.pdf - 2017-09-06

Statement of Accounts 2016-17

... 2 PREFACE There are further external factors that will influence the continuing

financial position of the Council such as the impact of Brexit. ...

http://www.southampton.gov.uk/images/statement-of-accounts-16_17-final-31_07_17-internet_tcm63-393010.pdf - 2017-12-21

FINANCIAL PROCEDURE RULES

... B.7 To ensure horizon scanning and planning within the current economic climate

to take account of issues like Brexit. Responsibilities of Chief Officers ...

http://www.southampton.gov.uk/policies/09-part-4-financial-procedure-rules_tcm63-363584.pdf - 2018-02-23

Winchester

No results were found on Council Website.

Northern Ireland

Armagh

Brexit and the Border Corridor Report – October 17, 2017

Border Councils preparing for Brexit -Business October 17, 2017

Since the results of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum was announced in June 2016 extensive

discussions have been taking place across the...

First day focus firmly on Northern Ireland at MIPIM UK - Business October 19, 2017

‘Northern Ireland is the best UK region to invest in’ was the key message delivered by representatives from financial services giant

Citi, Chief Economists...

7 Dec 2017 - The House of Commons Brexit Committee will be in Northern Ireland on Thursday to hear the views of local people.

MPs will also take evidence from the PSNI and HMRC as they visit Co Armagh.

The rolling hills and peaceful loughs of County Armagh seem an unlikely flashpoint in the looming Brexit negotiations. But the

border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which runs through farms, roads, hedges and even houses has emerged

as a crucial issue in the talks.

Belfast

Belfast to ‘Shape Europe’ in 2018

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/News-84702.aspx

Belfast Chamber launches ‘Belfast First’ Manifesto

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/News-70918.aspx

Teenagers invited to use 'EurVoice' at City Hall

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/News-73801.aspx

Belfast joins forces with diaspora to forge bright future

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/News-84162.aspx

Continued efficiency measures ensure minimum rates increase for Belfast ratepayers

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/News-88391.aspx

DoF investment will complement Belfast City Council Investment Fund

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/News-77140.aspx

BELFAST City Council is set to establish a committee focusing on issues surrounding Brexit. Belfast City Council will set up a

special committee to focus on the effects of Brexit, it has been confirmed, after the move was secured by Alliance Councillor Emmet

McDonough Brown. Speaking after the proposal was rubber stamped at the latest Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee on

Friday.

Derry

Brexit high on agenda as major economic summit comes to Derry~Londonderry

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Local businesses urged to consider Brexit implications at Enterprise Week event

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Conference presents major boost to North West Regions response to a Brexit

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Councils publish joint report exploring challenges and opportunities of Brexit

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Brexit and the Ireland/ N Ireland Border Corridor: What next for Local Government and Business?

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Council agrees to engage with stakeholders to carry out Impact Assessment Study after Brexit vote

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Financial Times Economics Editor warns of post Brexit border implications for North West

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North West City region in strong place to respond to Brexit

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1 Dec 2017 - The European Parliament's Constitutional Affairs Committee has been warned the re-erection of a 'visible border' in

Derry will become inevitable if the UK and EU fail to reach a post-Brexit trade deal and that the sights of republican groups opposed

to the peace process will be trained on any such frontier.

17 Feb 2017 - Derry City and Strabane District Council in conjunction with Donegal County Council has published a research

document on the potential impact of Brexit.

Initial Analysis of the Challenges and Opportunities of Brexit for the.

Lisburn

Chief Executives meet with Secretaries to Encourage Closer Working

Developing stronger links between government departments and local government was high on the agenda at a recent meeting at

Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn between Northern Ireland’s Permanent Secretaries and Council Chief Executives. Among the many

items for discussions was how the Programme for Government and Council initiatives could complement each…

First day focus firmly on Northern Ireland at MIPIM UK

‘Northern Ireland is the best UK region to invest in’ was the key message delivered by representatives from financial services giant

Citi, Chief Economists and senior Council officials who participated in a joint business panel discussion held in the Business

Showcase lounge at MIPIM - the UK’s largest property and…

Lisburn Castlereagh - Time to Make The Move

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council will return to MIPIM UK to demonstrate why the area is one to watch when it comes to

investment and development opportunities. Is it time for you to ‘Make the Move’? For us it is all about location. Only 8 miles

southwest of Belfast City…

‘Talking Brexit over Breakfast’ - Lisburn Chamber of Commerce held its first event of 2018 last week, a business breakfast at Cafe

Vic Ryn.

Newry

Can we Afford to Leave Europe? Join the Big Debate in Newry Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the

local business community is taking the ‘Brexit Debate’ (Britain’s potential exit from the European Union) to the national stage by

hosting the first major political debate to be held in Northern Ireland on the economic implications of the UK leaving the EU.

Newry Leads the Way on Brexit Debate Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the local business

community today (29October) hosted more than 200 delegates in Newry for an economic conference on the ‘Brexit Debate’

(Britain’s potential exit from the European Union).

New Chairperson Appointed at Council’s Annual Meeting The third Annual Meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

took place on Thursday 1 June 2017 when Councillor Roísín Mulgrew (Sinn Féin) was appointed as Chairperson.

Youth Councils Network Has a Voice on Brexit On Wednesday 20 September, a delegation from the Youth Councils Network made

a trip to the Council Offices, Newry to meet with the Louth and Newry, Mourne and Down Joint Committee to deliver a presentation

on the hot topics of Brexit which are significant to them.

Eleven NI Local Authorities Launch Report on ‘Brexit’ The eleven local authorities that comprise the Ireland/Northern Ireland

Border Corridor launched their report “Brexit and the Border Corridor on the Island of lreland: Risks, Opportunities, and Issues to

consider” in the Northern Ireland Executive Office in Brussels Wednesday 11 October 2017.

Council Welcomes Commitment to City Deal for the Belfast Region Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to be

involved in the plans for securing a City Deal for the Belfast Region, which includes the Newry, Mourne and Down area and five

other NI Council areas.

Unique Cross Border Conference Welcomes Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney At a unique conference, the first of its

kind, attended by almost 400 people, Minister for Foreign Affairs and keynote speaker, Simon Coveney was heartened to see the

continuing close working relationships enjoyed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Louth County Council, the Newry

and Dundalk Chambers of Commerce, InterTradeIreland and Local Enterprise Offices in Newry and Louth.