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PODCAST 🎙 Understanding the Role of Corporate Joint Committees Episode 1 of the Public Sector Wales podcast, hosted by Professor Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones , delves into the concept and function of Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs). The discussion, featuring kellie beirne, Chief Executive of the Cardiff Capital Region , and Alwen Williams, Interim Chief Executive of the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee, explores the origins, statutory duties, governance structure, and strategic importance of CJCs established under the Local Government and Elections Act 2021. Together they explore the potential for CJCs to enhance regional governance, strategic planning, and economic development by facilitating collaborative decision-making. The segment also addresses challenges, democratic accountability, and long-term visions for CJCs' impact on Wales' economic landscape. Listen 🎧 HERE ⬇ Cardiff Capital Region Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru | Ambition North Wales #CJCs #CorporateJointCommittees #WelshEconomy #CollaborativeWorking #RegionalGovernance #PublicSectorWales #Podcast #Episode1 https://lnkd.in/evmrUGzT

🚨 GUEST COLUMN 🚨 In this guest column, Baroness Debbie Wilcox, The Baroness Wilcox of Newport of the House of Lords, shares exciting insights into Newport's rapid growth, economic progress, and expanding employment opportunities. With major developments, strong business diversity, and a surge in new home construction, Newport is not just growing - it's thriving.. Read the full column HERE ⬇ #Newport #CityofNewport #FutureOfCities #Wales #EconomicGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #MicroBusiness #BusinessDiversity #InvestmentOpportunities #EmploymentOpportunities https://lnkd.in/de4aVnWu

PODCAST 🎙 Cybersecurity in Healthcare In the inaugural episode of Innovation and Technology Wales, host Professor Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones explores the crucial role of cybersecurity in advancing health technologies and ensuring the future resilience of the NHS in Wales. This episode features insightful discussions with industry experts, including Prof. Pete Burnap , Director of the Wales Cyber Innovation Hub at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd; Gethin Roberts, Managing Director of ITERATE ®; Tony Trussell, Corporate Development Officer at Creo Medical; Angharad Watson, Centre Manager at the Cardiff University Digital Transformation Innovation Institute; and Jonathan Stock, Chief Information Risk Officer at PureCyber Limited. #CyberSecurity #Healthtech #InnovationandTechWales #Podcast #Episode1 https://lnkd.in/dcCjuybz

🚨 GUEST COLUMN 🚨 in this Guest Column, James Crawford, CEO of Johnsey Estates UK LTD, shares his insights on how the commercial property sector is evolving. Long-term leases are becoming a thing of the past, replaced by a growing demand for flexibility and smaller, adaptable office spaces. As occupiers look to right-size their operations and embrace serviced offices, property owners must adapt to offer flexible solutions and inclusive rent models. This shift reflects the changing needs of businesses and the rise of remote and hybrid work. Read the full column HERE ⬇ #CommercialProperty #Wales #FlexibleOfficeSpace #HybridWorking #GuestColumn #PropertyWales https://lnkd.in/eRZbzF7e

PODCAST 🎙 An Overview and Outlook of Anglesey’s Economic Potential In our inaugural episode of North Wales Business, Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey conducts a SWOT analysis of Anglesey's economy. She discusses innovative projects, the rising green economy, and the critical need for capital investment and home-grown talent. The episode features insightful discussions with Dylan Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn | Isle of Anglesey County Council ; Huw Jack Brassington, Senior Mechanical Engineer at Tenet Engineers ; and Dyfed W Jones, Business Advisor and Councillor. #Anglesey #NorthWales #Economy #Podcast #NorthWalesBusiness #Episode1 https://lnkd.in/eUJqg3kn

PODCAST 🎙 The Challenges and Opportunities for Cardiff’s Regional Economy In our inaugural episode of Cardiff Business, Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey delves into the impact of the broader UK economy on Cardiff. She addresses challenges faced by local businesses post-pandemic, the rise of sectors such as cyber and fintech, infrastructure developments like the South Wales Metro, and the crucial need for more investment in growth-stage businesses. This episode features insightful discussions with Ken Poole MBE, Head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council, Chris Sutton, a Chartered Surveyor, and Louise Harris, CEO and Co-Founder of Tramshed Tech. LISTEN HERE 🎧 #Cardiff #CardiffEconomy #CardiffBusiness #Cyber #Fintech #SouthWalesMetro #Podcast #Episode1 https://lnkd.in/eRcCyabw

🚨 GUEST COLUMN 🚨 When it comes to product development, particularly in health technology, cybersecurity is often an afterthought, but this oversight can lead to costly vulnerabilities later on. In this Guest Column, Gethin Roberts, Managing Director at ITERATE ®, emphasises the importance of integrating cybersecurity from the start of the product development process. Wales Cyber Innovation Hub #CyberSecurity #ProductDevelopment #HealthTech https://lnkd.in/eb9A8uHb

🚨 GUEST COLUMN 🚨 In today's Guest Column Ffion Moseley FCCA, Chartered Accountant at Castell Howell Foods Ltd discusses the pressing issues of food security and supply chain resilience and highlights some of the measures they have implemented to ensure supply continuity. Ffion says: "Food security and supply chain resilience needs to be at the forefront of what we do as an industry. As we continue to face global uncertainties, we must prioritise these issues to ensure the stability and reliability of food supplies. Collaborative efforts between producers, suppliers, and policymakers are essential to building more resilient food systems." #FoodSecurity #SupplyChains #Resilience #FoodSystems #LocalProcurement #LocallySourced #FoodanddrinkIndustry https://lnkd.in/e8uiARiv

Guest Column 🚨 In this guest column by both Frank Holmes and Zac Le Riche at Gambit Corporate Finance LLP, we hear about how GB Energy has not just been established as the key to meeting Britain’s legally binding net zero targets. GB energy is about energy security and dominating the industries of the future. 🌱 Read the exclusive feature here ⬇️ #NetZero #GreenEnergy #Wales https://lnkd.in/edzKvSA5

Guest Column 🚨 In today's guest column, Ken Poole MBE, Head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council looks at how, despite economic challenges across the UK, Cardiff is thriving with a growing financial and tech sector, powered by local entrepreneurs and investors. The city’s strong talent pool, innovative startups, and major investments from companies like Rolls Royce, PWC, and Future plc are fueling its future. With a young, skilled workforce and new infrastructure projects like Metro and Cardiff Crossrail, Cardiff is on track for continued success. 🚀💼 Read the full article via the link #Cardiff #EconomicGrowth #Innovation