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A new board that will strengthen links between businesses and East Midlands Combined County Authority is recruiting members.
Representatives from businesses of all sizes across the East Midlands can submit their interest in joining the Business Advisory Board until Friday 11 October.
The board will provide strategy, advice and guidance to the main EMCCA Board, EMCCA’s committees and Mayor Claire Ward, helping to ensure the experience and knowledge of regional businesses is harnessed when making decisions around the economy, skills, transport, housing and the transition to net-zero.
The Business Advisory Board, chaired by David Williams, Chairman of Geldards, one of the UK’s leading law firms, will meet at least four times a year to shape policy and engage with wider stakeholder networks and activity. Mayor Claire will sit on the Board to hear the voice of business first-hand.
The new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has more powers, more funding and more control devolved from Westminster. Covering Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, it is uniquely placed to put the region first, speak with a strong voice and exercise powers to boost the region.
The Business Advisory Board will have 16 members from the private and public sector and East
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