| Regeneration | The holistic process of reversing economic, social and physical decay in areas where it has reached a stage when market forces alone will not suffice. |
| RegenWM | The regional centre of excellence for sustainable community skills. |
| Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) | Regional Government agencies that aim to co-ordinate economic development and regeneration, enable regions to improve their relative competitiveness and reduce the imbalance within and between regions. They have five statutory purposes: to further economic development and regeneration; to promote business efficiency, investment and competitiveness; to promote employment; to enhance development and application of skills relevant to employment; and to contribute to sustainable development. |
| Regional Economic Strategy (RES) | A Regional Strategy setting out how greater and sustainable prosperity is going to be delivered, seeking to provide the underpinning economic conditions necessary for the achievement of the region's vision. |
| Remit | The area which a person or group of people in authority has responsibility for or control over. |
| Renewal | Improvement in the situation of the most disadvantaged places and their communities, including the level and quality of the services they receive. |
| Research and Intelligence Team | Dudley Council’s team within the Policy and Research section that has responsibility for collecting data and analysing trends of data, to provide intelligence to the Council and its partners. |
