summary who we are – a reminder! what we do where we are some successes
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Summary
• Who we are – a reminder!
• What we do
• Where we are
• Some successes
A magnificent Core City Region
Business West
Objectives
To improve and enhance the community in which business operates.
To enable business to influence the governance of the area in which it operates so that the working and living environment is constantly improved.
John SavageExecutive Chairman
THE INITIATIVE TEAM
James Durie
Director & Deputy to Executive Chairman
Tessa CoombesDirector of Policy – Public & Government Affairs
Nigel HutchingsRegional Affairs Director
Julie LeverInitiative Team Manager & PA to Chairman and Deputy Chairman
Alison ParsonsPartnerships Accountant
Jane BoaInitiative Team Coordinator
Ian BellMedia Consultant
Sandy BellCommunication Consultant
Initiative Lunch Meetings 2007• Arup
• HSBC
• March – Merchant Venturers
• Bristol United News & Media
• Bond Pearce
• TLT Solicitors
• Western Power Distribution
• Constellation Europe
• Bank of Ireland
•South West Regional Development Agency
• Bath University
• Wessex Water
• Dukes Hotel, Bath
New Initiative Members 2007
• Aardman Animations Ltd• Ashfords• Barclays• Bath Rugby• Benedict Mackenzie LLP• Clarke Willmott• Currie Whiteford• Deeley Freed
• Elizabeth Shaw Ltd• Fairbridge West• Forum for the Future • GWR FM Bristol• MediaClash• Mercure Holland House Hotel• Original Bristol FM Ltd• START International• Sulis Park Ltd• Voice Business
Assoc & Academy Theatre
The “Voice of Business”
Business West
6 Strategic Issues• Transport
• Housing
• Sustainable Economic Development
• Education & Skills
• Health & Wellbeing
• Climate Change
West of England Study Area (RSS)
Pressure for Growth
At least 92,500 new houses
Over 120,000 new jobs
Where we are………
West of England Partnership
• 1 million residents
• 500,000 jobs
• Partnership established 2005 in current form
• 4 unitary authorities & SEEPs
West of England Partnership structure
Some successes………
Focus on improving the bus network:
10 showcase bus routes – GBBN
Network of Park & Ride Schemes
Improve operating arrangements at P&R
Bath & Weston Packages
Showcase Bus Routes/ Park & Ride
Priority Action – support delivery of showcase routes &
promote P & R north of Bristol
After development
Target completion date: Autumn 2008
Watershed purchase