1. Will economic development in the West of England deliver for women?

2. A network of 500 academics, activists and policy- makers
In all our work we ask “where do resources go?”

3. Bread and butter - analysis of the national Budget and the Autumn Financial Statement
Research and analysis e.g. Universal Credit, reduction in working tax credits
Ask what is their impact on gender equality

4. Membership is free!
Sign up wbg.org.uk
@womensbudgetgrp

5. Will economic development in the West of England deliver for women?
x 4 workshops across the country - Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow and London
To bring feminist activists together to discuss local economic initiatives
To ask how can we ensure women’s voices are heard in economic devolution?

6. West of England Enterprise Partnership

7. West of England Enterprise Partnership

8. West of England Enterprise Partnership

10. Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone
The 70 hectare site
25 years project
Set up by the government to drive local growth and create jobs
Offer a range of incentives to businesses
business rates relief
simplified planning
superfast broadband.
£21 million in infrastructure to improve the vehicle, cycling and pedestrian access in the area
£200 million for the citywide MetroBus scheme

11. initial proposals for the TQEZ
Companies on site and involved in construction phase
Governance – women on Boards
Women owned and led companies encouraged
Companies asked to sign Zero Tolerance Charter and to have effective sexual harassment and Domestic Abuse policies
Living wage employers / No zero hours contracts including for contractors
Recruiting women from disadvantaged local communities
Link training from ESF and other training to employment opportunities
Promoting part time working
Women encouraged to work in non traditional employment
BTQEZ should be a beacon of gender equality in all its aspects: governance, planning, construction, training and functioning.
Planning and Infrastructure
Accessibility – public transport buses from South and East Bristol
Increased frequency of trains on the Severn Beach line
Bus stops well lit and sighted with ergonomic seating
Accessible transport information
Area designed for safety including adequate lighting
Some priority parking for parents
On site nursery (childcare)