The Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Enterprise and Growth, set out the drivers of growth and how the government was decentralising power and funding for growth to the local level.  He highlighted the importance of strong and sustainable growth that was more evenly balanced across the country and the different sectors and that this was best achieved by putting more trust in local people.The Rt Hon The Lord Heseltine followed, stating that he agreed with the approach Government was taking in putting localism at the heart of their policies.  However, he added a note of caution stating that choice and change was good but that it must be fully embraced at all levels. Power should be placed at the significant economic levels, based on what local people think. We need to create genuine partnerships to make localities effective through devolved power.