May 2017
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With the Industrial Strategy outlining new funding for the Northern Powerhouse, delegates at this seminar considered the next steps for supporting regional growth in the North of England.
It brought together policymakers and key stakeholders to examine the accountability of Mayor-led city regions - as well as options for their structures and roles in different areas of the country, including the devolution of powers over transport, housing, planning and skills throughout the four devolution deals that have been agreed across the North of England in Sheffield, Greater Manchester, Tees Valley and Liverpool.
Further planned sessions focused on how best to support the retention and development of a highly skilled workforce, and improving transport infrastructure to help businesses to expand and boost local job opportunities.
The conference was also an opportunity to discuss foreign investment in the region, and how foreign direct investment projects could help boost the Northern economy.
