1. University of Warwick Network365 Session 31 August 2016 Paula Deas, CWLEP Operations Director

3. What we are: Public : private sector partnership
– led by the private sector
Construct of previous coalition government
– took over some of the role of RDA’s but
without the cash
Started in January 2011 with simple objectives to:
– Create business growth
– Create (high value) jobs – Remove barriers to growth
Retained by current administration – seen to deliver

4. Plus all District Leaders are invited to attend Board meetings
Who we are:
CHAIRMAN
Jonathan Browning
Karl Eddy: Vice Chairman Partner, Grant Thornton Cllr Abdul Khan: Deputy Leader, Coventry City Council
Pete Richings: Director, Jaguar Land Rover Cllr Izzi Seccombe: Leader Warwickshire County Council
Nick Abell: Senior Partner, Wright Hassall Cllr June Tandy: Leader Labour Group WCC
Sean Farnell: Partner, Burgis & Bullock Cllr Jim O’Boyle: Cabinet Member Coventry City Council
Paul Kehoe: CEO, Birmingham International Airport Cllr Andrew Mobbs: Leader Warwick District Council
Catherine Mallyon: Executive Director, RSC Cllr Chris Saint: Leader Stratford District Council
Sarah Windrum: Director, Emerald Communications
Professor John Latham: Vice-Chancellor: Coventry University
Professor Stuart Croft: Vice Chancellor and President, University of Warwick
Martin Yardley: Chief Executive
Plus all District Leaders are invited to attend Board meetings

6. What we’ve done so far: Secured a successful City Deal Bid
Set up a highly regarded Growth Hub helping businesses to locate, prosper and grow in C&W
Developed a Strategic Economic Plan for C&W which identified areas for investment
Subsequently secured Growth Deal(s) bringing in £90M+ of Government investment with more to come
Total capital funding secured c£300M
Contributed to the work of the WMCA, the Devolution Deal and the ‘SuperSEP’
Non-Constituent member of the WMCA

7. What do people say about us:
Government: ‘…this area has the strongest set
of LEPs in the country…’
George Osborne 17th November 2015
Public: ‘Once removed’
Critics: eg NAO
‘….standards of governance and transparency…’
‘(Insufficient) resources .. needed to meet the standards required in assurance frameworks …… considerable gaps in LEPs’ compliance with the Department’s requirements.’
Businesses & Stakeholders: Setting the vision and
delivering economic growth

8. How does the University fit in?
There from the start – founding partner
Part of the key to success – HE/innovation/large employer
Board:
Executive:
Professor Simon Swain Kate Hughes
Sam Hardy Wendy Coy
Paul Marshall Tim Powell
Alan Rivett
Professor Stuart Croft

9. What have been the benefits for the University?
JLR/APC
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Coventry)
Lead role in ‘City of Culture 2021’ bid
The Chancellor’s Commission

10. What have been the benefits for the University?
NAIC

12. What have been the benefits to C&W?
Transformation of the wider area:
City Centre Coventry
Improved transport (e.g Kenilworth Station)
Simplified business growth services(CW)
Business Start-Up services (Stratford)
Silicon Spa - gaming and creative digital(Leamington Spa)
Logistics in North Warks. and Rugby

13. What about the next 5 years?
Remaining Local Growth Fund
More Devolution of powers and cash
Mayoral influence
Changing political landscape
LEP’s – here or not?
Universities vital in whatever scenario