The ICAEW have put together some good ideas regarding what to do next after the demise of the RDA’s.
See their press release on the ICAEW website Business support: ideas for the future
The wait and see approach as to what aspects of support are retained in the centre has a great deal to be said for it. The LEPs could be toothless by the time the Coalition has retained all the juicy bits.
If you want a shiny PDF of the article use the contact page and I will email one.