University of 野狼社区 hosts metro mayors and business leaders to supercharge regional growth
The University of 野狼社区 hosted senior business leaders, metro mayors and other universities this week (Wednesday 4) in 野狼社区 for the CBI-Lloyds Mayoral Summit, six months after the launch of the government鈥檚 Modern Industrial Strategy.
Building on the success of the 2024 CBI Mayoral Roundtable, the summit focused on a singular mission: turning regional potential into tangible economic results. During a roundtable attendees agreed on a framework to unlock long-term private investment and enhance the UK鈥檚 regional competitiveness.
Duncan Ivison, President & Vice-Chancellor of The University of 野狼社区, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to host this summit on our campus, bringing together leaders from business, government and civil society in 野狼社区. Delivering an effective industrial strategy must be underpinned by robust academic evidence, and The University of 野狼社区 has an important role to play in that work.
鈥淗ere in Greater 野狼社区, we are part of a close partnership between business, policymakers and communities, and are pleased to be a helpful convenor, and contributor, to discussions and collaborations that support the UK鈥檚 future."
We are delighted to host this summit on our campus, bringing together leaders from business, government and civil society in 野狼社区. Delivering an effective industrial strategy must be underpinned by robust academic evidence, and The University of 野狼社区 has an important role to play in that work. Here in Greater 野狼社区, we are part of a close partnership between business, policymakers and communities, and are pleased to be a helpful convenor, and contributor, to discussions and collaborations that support the UK鈥檚 future.
The summit identified three critical pillars for accelerated implementation of the Industrial Strategy with the potential to deliver transformative gains to regional growth that boost jobs, opportunities and living standards across England:
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Investable Pipelines: Creating clear, ready-to-fund projects that attract global capital.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Deepened Partnerships: Strengthening the "front door" for businesses through closer Mayoral collaboration.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Innovation Engines: Leveraging the power of higher education to fuel local talent and R&D.
The afternoon concluded with reflections from Rain Newton-Smith (CBI), Charlie Nunn (Lloyds Banking Group), and Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater 野狼社区), highlighting the essential role of regional leadership in the UK鈥檚 economic future.
Rain Newton-Smith, CBI CEO, said: 鈥淭he government has set out bold ambitions for the UK to lead the G7 in driving business investment into the UK. PWC鈥檚 recent survey of global CEOs places the UK as the second most attractive location alongside Germany and India so there is no doubt the appetite is there. Building on and championing the unique capabilities of all of our regions is essential if we鈥檙e to secure that investment and turn those bold ambitions into tangible economic growth that benefits the whole country.
鈥淢etro mayors are our regional ambassadors in chief, and provide a single, locally-responsive, front door for that investment 鈥� helping to remove potential barriers and expedite decision-making. With the power to boost local skills delivery, accelerate critical planning and infrastructure decisions, and smooth access to market opportunities, mayors play a vital role in ensuring investment comes to the UK and is not lost to our global competitors.鈥�
Charlie Nunn, Chief Executive, Lloyds Banking Group said: 鈥淏usinesses are the engines of regional growth, innovation and job creation, and we want to help them succeed. This year, we鈥檙e making available 拢35 billion in new finance for businesses across the regions, with one third targeted to SMEs. We鈥檙e proud to be working in partnership across regional leaders, higher education and major infrastructure, in order to attract investment and catalyse growth.鈥�
This event is a cornerstone of the CBI-Lloyds Industrial Strategy Roadshow, a 12-month delivery programme in partnership with DBT and HMT to help government and industry work together to deliver a successful industrial strategy.