East Midlands Combined County Authority

Mayor of the East Midlands invites expressions of interest from voluntary, community and social enterprise sector

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, is inviting expressions of interest from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in a new Associate Board member role.

This role is designed to give organisations working in the VCSE a stronger voice in shaping inclusive growth across the region.

The Associate Board Member will:

  •  advocate for the VCSE sector
  •  promote inclusion and support under-represented groups
  •  provide expert insight to inform key decisions

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “I’m focused on driving inclusive growth in our region that benefits everyone. I’m really keen to ensure that the voice of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector is heard loud and clear on our Board and I encourage members of our VCSE sector to consider putting themselves forward for this very important role.”

The purpose of this important new role on the EMCCA Board, chaired by Mayor Claire, will be to help ensure the voice of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the East Midlands region is represented on the Board.

The VCSE Associate Board member will be responsible for advocating for the sector, promoting inclusion and addressing the needs of under-represented groups. They will also be expected to draw on their sector expertise to inform decision-making by the EMCCA Board which is chaired by the Mayor.

Through partnerships with key stakeholders across the region, EMCCA has developed a comprehensive set of investment priorities aimed at creating jobs, growing businesses and infrastructure improvements across the region. Its areas of focus will be transport, infrastructure development, housing, delivering on Net Zero goals and economic development. Find out more about the key priorities here: https://www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/what-we-do/

The closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 31 January. Find out more information and how to apply here

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Business Advisory Board for the East Midlands meets for the first time

Business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the region have been appointed to the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) Business Advisory Board.

Following an extensive recruitment process, 11 business representatives have been recruited to the board, and they met earlier today for the inaugural meeting of the Business Advisory Board, which took place at Bolsover District Council in Derbyshire.

The Business Advisory Board, chaired by David Williams, Chairman of Geldards and EMCCA’s Associate Member for Business, will provide strategy, advice and guidance to the EMCCA Board.

The purpose of the Board is to strengthen the connection between EMCCA and local businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. It will help ensure the experience and knowledge of regional businesses, large and small, is harnessed when making decisions on the economy, skills, transport, housing and the transition to net zero.

At the inaugural meeting, members were provided with an overview of EMCCA’s recently launched Inclusive Growth Commission and discussed how the Business Advisory Board will inform its work. The advisory board members also discussed the current investment strategy and pipeline of development currently underway in the region, providing their input and feedback to the plans outlined.

Two Destination Chesterfield Board Members are also represented on the EMCCA Business advisory board; Scott Knowles, Chief Executive, East Midlands Chamber and Andrew Byrne, Property Development Director, Devonshire Group.

David Williams, Chair of the Business Advisory Board said: “I was delighted to welcome members of the Business Advisory Board to our inaugural meeting earlier today. We had an excellent discussion and heard great contributions from our members, who provide good representation from across our region in terms of sectors, geography, and small, medium and large businesses.”

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “The Business Advisory Board is an important part of our collaboration with our local businesses and I look forward to hearing the views of board members going forward as we progress our work on the Inclusive Growth Commission, and our investment pipeline for our region.”

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