A Workshop was held for Elected Members on Thursday, 8 March, to discuss Ceredigion’s Economic Future bringing together some of the county’s biggest organisations to share what they had to offer and what partnership working could look like in the future.
A Workshop was held for Elected Members on Thursday, 8 March, to discuss Ceredigion’s Economic Future bringing together some of the county’s biggest organisations to share what they had to offer and what partnership working could look like in the future.
With an introduction and background to Growing Mid Wales by Chief Executive of Ceredigion County Council, Eifion Evans, Ceredigion’s Economic Future Members Workshop proceeded to discuss partnership working with the organisations. Aberystwyth University, Qinetiq Group PLC, West Wales Airport Ltd, Thales Group and Volac International Ltd were in attendance talking about future investment opportunities and outlining significant plans in the county for growth.
Councillor Ellen ap Gwynn, Chair of the Growing Mid Wales Partnership and Ceredigion County Council Leader, said, “Holding this workshop and working together with some of the county’s organisations shows the strong position that we are in to develop. I’m looking forward to seeing the exciting developments of Growing Mid Wales in the coming years and particularly so in terms of longer term prospects. The workshop was very important for Members in making them aware of these opportunities and the session was welcomed by all who attended.”
Significant opportunities were recognised as the Mid Wales region starts to develop its response to the Government on the possibilities for a Growth Deal.
Image: Ceredigion’s Economic Future Members Workshop with speakers on the top table, namely, Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Welsh Language and Culture and External Engagement), Aberystwyth University; Dr Anil Shukla, Qinetiq Fellow, Qinetiq Ltd; Professor Chris J Thomas, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research); Councillor Ellen ap Gwynn, Leader of Ceredigion County Council; Eifion Evans, Chief Executive of Ceredigion County Council; Raymond D Mann, Managing Director, West Wales Airport Ltd; Nick Miller, Business Director, Thales Group. Jonathan Hogg, General Manager Felinfach, Volac International Ltd is absent from the picture.
14/03/2018