The Marches Joint Committee is responsible for managing the transition of responsibilities and funds from the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) across the Marches area. It oversees the allocation of revenue and capital previously controlled by the LEP, aligning with government guidance and local economic plans.
The committee monitors ongoing grants, assets, and initiatives until their conclusion or transfer. It also reviews and influences public investment to promote economic growth across the three partner councils and provides an annual report on its activities. The committee can agree lead body status for specific issues and amend its own terms of reference with the agreement of all three local authorities.