B&E Boys recently attended Devolution in Practice, an event organised by Amazing Accrington, bringing together business leaders, local representatives and members of the public to discuss what devolution could mean for Lancashire and its communities.
The event provided an opportunity to explore the proposed changes to local government across Lancashire, looking at how decisions are made, the potential benefits of greater local control and what this could mean for businesses, residents and the wider regional economy.
A panel of speakers shared their perspectives and insights, including Sarah Smith MP for Hyndburn, Andy MacNae MP for Rossendale and Darwen, Rob Huntington, Chief Executive of Rossendale Borough Council, and Professor Miranda Barker OBE, Lancashire Business Board member.
Through a series of presentations and discussions, attendees heard about the opportunities and challenges involved in bringing local authorities together, as well as the important considerations around how future arrangements could work in practice.
With Rossendale represented in these discussions, it was particularly interesting to hear more about the potential implications for our local area and how decisions made at a regional level could affect local communities, businesses and future investment.
Understanding the changes being considered is important for businesses across Lancashire. How local government is organised can have a wider impact on the region’s economic development, infrastructure, investment and the support available to local businesses.
B&E Boys would like to thank Amazing Accrington and everyone involved in organising such an informative and worthwhile event. Amazing Accrington shared their thoughts following the conference:
“Amazing Accrington was delighted to host today’s Devolution in Practice conference, bringing together business leaders, MPs and local government representatives from across East Lancashire, in collaboration with Sarah Smith MP and NatWest.
A fantastic opportunity for discussion, collaboration and ensuring the voice of our local business community is heard.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation!”
It was great to be part of an event encouraging open discussion and collaboration about the future of our region.