Christine Fisher puts the case for imminent action on providing flexibility to enable local government to deliver growth strategically.

At this month's Comprehensive Spending Review, we will finally see detailed announcements on how the Government intends to implement Lord Heseltine's growth recommendations. This should include crucial details on what funding streams (and how much) will be in the Single Funding Pot, and any new freedoms and flexibilities for LEPs, local government and local businesses to lead on economic development.