Our Board is uniquely positioned to act as a business voice for the region, regularly commenting on matters from the economy to the environment. Their collective insight and expertise span many of the region’s key sectors, including the financial, legal, education, communications, digital, business development, social enterprise, and environmental industries. Discover the latest thought leadership articles, from our Board, below:
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Traditions, festivals, food, drink and the unmistakable character of the South West Part two of a three-part series in which our Chair, Claire Pearce, celebrates what makes the South West such an exceptional place to live, work and thrive. The South…
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From protected landscapes and World Heritage Sites to nationally significant infrastructure Part one of a three-part series in which our Chair, Claire Pearce, celebrates what makes the South West such an exceptional place to live, work and thrive. On a bright…
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By Paul Coles, CEO, South West Business Council “A week is a long time in politics” is closely associated with Harold Wilson. From his last term as prime minister until 2016, some 40-plus years, we have had seven prime ministers. From…
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By Steve Caunter, Assistant Principal, South Devon College Three in four engineering employers now struggle to fill key roles, according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology. In engineering construction the figure rises to 71 per cent, and to 91 per cent in…
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By Professor Vicky Pope, Chair of Devon Wildlife Trust and Board Member, South West Business Council. Across the South West, few phrases are heard more often than Green Growth. It captures an ambition most of us share: to decarbonise our economy,…
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By Claire Pearce, SWBC Chair Reflecting on Interchange 26 in Manchester, the priority for place-led transformation and growth is clear. Whether city or region led, whether site- or infrastructure-asset led, investment must be shaped and integrated into place to contribute positively…
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By SWBC Chair, Claire Pearce At a time when Government is desperate for good news, economic growth remains stubbornly slow, and unemployment is rising. Part of the mission of government is to unlock growth, reduce bureaucracy and streamline regulation. The planning…
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By Laurence Frewin, Principal and CEO, South Devon College Employers across the Southwest tell us they want to grow and expand their businesses, and they want to hire people with the right attitude, potential and the willingness to learn. But at…
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From the majestic Royal Albert Bridge across the Tamar, linking Devon and Cornwall to the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s remarkable civil engineering legacy is woven into the fabric of the South West. His famous engineering designs…