As part of techUK’s Nations and Regions work we have arranged for a briefing for techUK members on the Local Growth Plan with a particular reference to the UK tech sector, digital economy and business engagement to help inform members, meet with some of the team from the Combined Authority and understand more how they can engage with the process and the agreed Local Growth Plan.
Join us for this briefing with colleagues from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and techUK’s members to discuss the next steps for the Local Growth Plan.
Local Growth Plans are a Government priority for Mayoral Combined Authority areas as set out in the recently published Devolution White Paper. In October, the Government launched a consultation on a Green Paper for a Modern Industrial Strategy. The Green Paper identified eight ‘growth-driving sectors’ that offer the most opportunities for business and the economy.
In December 2024 the Combined Authority, the West Yorkshire Mayor and political leaders agreed a ten-year local growth plan for West Yorkshire to transform the region, boost the economy and put more money in people’s pockets.
The five priorities of the Local Growth Plan are:
The identified sectors align well with existing strengths in West Yorkshire and the priorities set out in the Local Growth Plan. Further engagement with Government is taking place.
Ahead of the meeting you can find a link to the published West Yorkshire Local Growth Plan here.
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