The National Economic Council (NEC) are chaired by the Prime Minister and coordinate economic policies across government.
The Regional Economic Council (REC) involve regional ministers, Regional Development Agency chairs and other relevant groups and will ensure that the issues and concerns of each region are heard and acted on across government.
The CRM identifies common issues from across the regions and take action where appropriate, including making recommendations to the NEC and the REC.
What is the REF?
The REF is made up of key regional bodies, who meet on a monthly basis and:
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take a collective, strategic perspective on regional economic issues
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and establish ways of joining up efforts to speed up the response to economic employment, financial and housing challenges in the region.
The Forum also feeds back information to the NEC and RECs and CRM advising them on particular issues, and some of the measures put in place to tackle regional challenges.
Note: Government Offices may refer to REFs using different titles.
