Business leaders across the East Midlands invited to make their voices heard

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 Midlands Chamber of Commerce. Private sector representatives will include experts from large businesses, small and medium enterprises and sectors with a significant chance of attracting further investment.

Members of the Board will be expected to have a good understanding of the East Midlands region and the business sectors that operate within it, experience of leadership roles in business and understand the challenges faced by businesses.

Anyone interested in joining the board must apply by Friday 11 October. There will be a shortlisting process and interview panel for applicants in the second half of October.

More information about the Business Advisory Board and details on how to apply to join can be found on the East Midlands Combined County Authority website: www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/news/board-launched-to-be-voice-of-business-across-the-region/