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To that end, the Government is encouraging the integration of LEPs and their business boards or private sector membership into mayoral combined authorities (MCAs), the GLA and institutions with devolved powers for the purpose of hosting a county deal.  \nThis document is intended to provide an illustrative template for those developing integration plans. It should be read in parallel with the guidance published on Local Enterprise Partnership integration on 31 March 2022, available at the following link:  \n[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-enterprise-partnerships-integration-guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-enterprise-partnerships-integration-guidance)  \nIt is expected that the process of integration planning will be led by the body that is taking on LEP functions and roles – i.e. the local authority, (M)CA or institution with devolved powers for the purpose of hosting a county deal, depending on the preferred local solution – working in close partnership with the relevant local LEP(s) . The respective local LEP(s) should play a key role in co-developing the plan and should sign it off prior to its submission to government for consideration.  \nIt is recognised that the formal process of transferring any assets, loans, investments or liabilities between existing LEP(s) and local democratic institutions will require agreement between both parties. This form should not therefore be considered a substitute for following the relevant laws and regulations that will apply in such cases. The purpose of this form is instead to aid the process of integration and inform the direction of any future government funding.  \nIn areas currently without a devolution deal, the government will not expect local partners to submit an integration plan; LEP integration will be considered as part of any future negotiations.  \nThe precise blend of LEP services and functions to be integrated will differ depending on local circumstances. In many areas, LEPs are already well integrated into their local (M)CA. Those leading the process of integration planning are therefore asked to complete only those sections of this form which apply in their case.  \nThe document is structured around the following key themes:  \n• SECTION 1: CORE INFORMATION  \n• SECTION 2: GEOGRAPHY & GOVERNANCE  \n• SECTION 3: BUSINESS VOICE  \n• SECTION 4: PROJECTS, PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES  \n• SECTION 5: FINANCE & ASSETS  \n• SECTION 6: STAFFING  \n• SECTION 7: TIMESCALES & DELIVERY  \n• SECTION 8: PUBLIC SECTOR EQUALITY DUTY  \nIt is recognised that many of the issues covered in this template will require further development and testing ahead of any formal integration. Those completing the document are therefore encouraged to share as much detail as possible, including any emerging solutions where plans are yet to be finalised.  \nWhere the preferred local solution is to integrate an existing LEP into more than one authority, it is likely that separate forms will be needed for each individual area. However, the process of integration planning may require that both plans are developed in parallel. Government officials will be happy to discuss making alterations to this template to aid the sharing of information on a case-by-case basis,  \nAny commercially sensitive information may be submitted in parallel to the main integration plan. The use of annexes is also recommended for non-sensitive issues where more detail is required.  \nCompleted plans should be sent to the central LEP Integration inbox  \n( [LEP.Integration@levellingup.gov.uk](LEP.Integration@levellingup.gov.uk)) and copied to the relevant Area Lead in the Cities and Local Growth Unit.  \nThe first deadline for submission of pla","cbCaiq3DwBrvaOMX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq3DwBrvaOMX","pdf",310889,"English","# Introduction and Guidance\n## Core guidance on integration planning\n## Document structure and section themes\n## Submission process and deadlines\n# Section 1: Core Information\n## Name of LEP and integrating authority\n## Current relationship and business voice arrangement","[{\"question\":\"Who is expected to lead the integration planning process?\",\"answer\":\"The integration planning process is expected to be led by the body taking on LEP functions and roles, such as a local authority, (M)CA, or an institution with devolved powers for hosting a county deal, in close partnership with the relevant LEP(s).\"},{\"question\":\"What role do the local LEP(s) play in the integration plan?\",\"answer\":\"The relevant local LEP(s) should play a key role in co-developing the plan and should sign it off prior to submission to government for consideration.\"},{\"question\":\"When is the first deadline for submitting integration plans to government?\",\"answer\":\"The first submission deadline to government is 23:59hrs on Friday 29 July 2022.\"}]","INTEGRATION PLAN TEMPLATE - INTRODUCTION AND GUIDANCE - LEP Integration Plan | PDF",1790119544]