On Monday, Jo Russell, Planning Director at #Stoford joined Richard Parker the Mayor of the West Midlands at a Growth Taskforce Meeting where she has become a member along with 15 experts from the region’s economic and skills sectors coming together to support his work in addressing key regional challenges. The Growth Taskforce is one of four (Growth, Jobs, Homes and Journeys) set up by the Mayor to inform him and his team as they seek to deliver on his priorities. The Mayor has been asked to prepare a Regional Growth Plan by the Government. Priorities of the Pan will include: ◼️ Spatial Development Strategy ◼️ Delivery of the GigaFactory at Coventry ◼️ Industrial Strategy ◼️ Review the West Midlands Growth Company Jo Russell commented " I am keen to ensure that through the Taskforce, #Stoford can use our market knowledge, occupier connections and experience of strategic planning within the West Midlands, to advise on opportunities for increasing the supply of land, that in turn can foster growth, deliver jobs and secure investment, that are critical components of a pro-business environment.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVFxqgjM #Birmingham #community #region #westmidlands #localsupport #WeAreStoford
Exciting times!
Excellent work Jo Russell. You’ll be an asset to the task force with your skills, leadership and knowledge.
Director at RPS, Planning
2moGreat to see the development industry will be playing an important role as part of the West Midlands Growth Taskforce. Congratulations Jo Russell