Final call for members to join advisory board

Time is running out for people to put themselves forward for a new advisory board, which will strengthen ties between the East Midlands Combined County Authority and local businesses.

Representatives from businesses of all sizes across the region 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 law firm Geldards, 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 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.

For more information, including how to apply, click here.