Infrastructure, Growth and Planning

With a GVA of £214 billion, 3.0 million jobs, and 270,000 businesses, the East of England is a core part of the UK economy. This is particularly true in the wake of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, within which the Government highlights key high-productivity sectors essential to cultivate to drive UK growth. A disproportionate number of these industries reside in our area, with particular strengths in life sciences, agri tech and digital services. We’re also a leader in research, with the highest per-capita amount of R&D spending in the UK, and several world-recognised clusters of research including Adastral Park, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, and Norwich Research Park

Local authorities in our region are committed to growth, and as devolution and local government reorganisation gain pace, our member authorities will be at the forefront of the Government’s Growth mission, writing Growth Plans and bringing partners together to stimulate investment.

Upcoming Events

9 October 2025: LGE Roundtable Discussion: A Return to Energy Provision? Building Energy Resilience and the Role of Local Government