Business leaders across Greater Lincolnshire are being urged to play a pivotal role in shaping the region’s economic future by joining the newly established Economic Advisory Panel.
The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) has opened applications for panel membership and the position of Chair, offering a unique opportunity for business owners and leaders to provide strategic guidance and recommendations to the GLCCA board and the incoming Mayor.
As a statutory requirement of the new devolved authority, the panel will consist of 10 private sector representatives serving a three-year term, with one member selected as Chair. Their role will be instrumental in influencing economic policy and ensuring that Greater Lincolnshire’s business priorities are effectively communicated at Westminster.
The GLCCA has outlined key priorities, including driving business growth, enhancing adult skills, supporting high-quality housing development, and improving infrastructure and public transport. The authority is committed to unlocking the region’s full potential, spanning from the Humber to the Wash.
To support these initiatives, the UK government has committed a £720 million investment over the next 30 years, which will be devolved to the region.
Following the first meeting of the GLCCA board and ahead of the Mayoral election on 1 May, there is a strong push to establish the Economic Advisory Panel swiftly. The panel aims to encompass a diverse range of businesses aligned with the GLCCA’s priority growth sectors, including agri-tech and food, clean energy, ports and logistics, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Additionally, it will focus on core sectors such as education, housing and construction, transport and infrastructure, small business, and the visitor economy.
Applications for the panel are now open, and business leaders are encouraged to seize this opportunity to contribute to the long-term prosperity of Greater Lincolnshire.
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