Promoting the development and growth of the UK's northern economy and supporting businesses across the north. Posts by @MattYatesDFA.
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Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Last chance to take part in the QES ✍ 📢
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*Fieldwork ends, Mon 14 Sept 2026
Make sure to have your say! 🗣️
#WNYChamber #QES2026 #Survey #HowsBusiness #Feedback
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
🏭🌎Yorkshire makes, innovates and exports
Join us at the Yorkshire Manufacturing & Export EXPO on 6 October for a day connecting manufacturers, exporters and business leaders with opportunities at home and overseas.
🎟️ Free to attend
Book: tinyurl.com/4aet3793
#ChamberInt
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
🚧 A further £300m is set to be invested in upgrading roads and fixing potholes across the Liverpool City Region, bringing the total investment in highways maintenance to more than half a billion pounds.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/aYRP50ZmkTB
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
The latest results are in. We’ve climbed from near bottom to now comfortably within the top 10 of all UK rail operators in the latest industry customer surveys. Proud of our team and the trust customers place in us.
Progress. Plenty still to do. 🙏
media.northernrailway.co.uk/… – at Barnsley, England
ALT Northern train approaching Barnsley
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
We need to take back control of our own future and decisions in the North East.
For too long Whitehall has dominated but @andyburnhamhq’s speech this week shows there’s a different way of doing things.
One that takes power from Westminster and puts it in the hands of local people. Here’s me talking to @Channel4News about why this matters!
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Liverpool’s North Docks is one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities anywhere in the UK. We can create new homes, attract investment and support thousands of good-quality jobs.
Now we want to hear from the people who know the area best.
Liverpool’s North Docks could become one of the UK’s most exciting regeneration projects.
Today a a 6-week consultation has been launched on plans for a Mayoral Development Corporation to help deliver jobs, homes and investment.
Get involved at: lcrlistens.liverpoolcityregi…
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
York & North Yorkshire Executive Lunch 🍽️
📅 Tue 14 July 2026, 12:00-14:00
#Executive and #Patron members are invited to join us in York for #networking and a two-course lunch.
Grow your business connections!
Book now online 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-and-…
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Very sad to hear of the passing of David Hockney, a true titan of British art.
Born and educated in Bradford, his paintings have inspired people across the world ever since his first exhibition in 1963. His boundless creativity and restless spirit leave behind a powerful legacy
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Elland Road has always been more than a football stadium.
Today, as physical works commence on the expansion of our iconic home, we're proud to share a film exploring the wider vision for Elland Road and South Leeds.
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
🏟️ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.
A momentous moment in the club’s 106-year existence, work has now begun on the West Stand starting with the removal of the Banqueting Suite, shaping the future of Elland Road
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Two days of free music and family entertainment alongside Ilkley’s biggest Yorkshire market will celebrate Yorkshire Day 2026 in Ilkley.
Organisers are looking for sponsors, tap the link to find out how your business can show its support.
ilkleychat.co.uk/post/yorksh…
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Don't miss the chance to be part of the conversation about the future of our city region at the first Mayor's Question Time.
Join Mayor Steve Rotheram TOMORROW, Wednesday 3rd June, as key issues, challenges, and opportunities are discussed live.
🎟️ Still some FREE Tickets available but places are limited. Reserve your spot now: ow.ly/EvTe50Z6Af4
ALT Colorful hexagonal logo with text announcing a Q&A event featuring Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region, on June 3rd in Sefton.
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Got a question for Mayor Steve Rotheram?
Join the conversation about the future of the Liverpool City Region at a live Mayor’s Question Time.
📅 Wed 3 June
🕡 6.30pm
Mayor's Question Time is free to attend and open to all Liverpool City Region residents, but spaces are limited so grab your ticket now 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/question-…
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
📊 Help shape the regional economy
Our Quarterly Economic Survey captures what’s really happening across West & North Yorkshire businesses.
Your input informs councils, combined authorities & government.
📝 Just a few questions
👉 Take part online: chamber-survey.co.uk/wny/bus…
🤖 Made with AI
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
@LeedsChamber Leadership Elections & Meeting
📅 Thu 25 June 2026, 11:30-12:00
Book your FREE place now online to attend: eventbrite.co.uk/e/leeds-cha…
✨ For info about standing for election, visit our webpage: wnychamber.co.uk/leeds/leeds…
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
I’m working with Mayors from across the Great North with shared purpose – to create jobs, opportunity and grow the North.
In today’s @NorthernAgenda_ I’ve written about the actions we’re taking ahead of the launch of our first Great North Investment Prospectus next week - highlighting projects worth more than £14bn.
You can read more below.
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
If you value the work we do at @yorkshirepost then please do consider subscribing. It allows us to keep speaking truth to power, which the paper has done since 1754. We currently have a £4 for the first two months offer available here: yorkshirepost.co.uk/subscrip…
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
#LCRJobs | Our vision is to create a region that is the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business – where no-one is left behind.🤝
To make our vision a reality we’re looking for people, from all walks of life, who reflect the diversity of our communities and feel connected to our vision.
Find out more about current vacancies and apply here: liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.u…
ALT Mann Island and the dock at night with white text overlay reading - Current Opportunities. LCRCA and Metro Mayor logos bottom left.
Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Bradford Executive Lunch ✨🍽️
📅 Thu 18 June 2026, 12:00-14:00
Executive & Patron members are invited to join us in #Bradford for #networking and a two-course lunch with guest speaker, to be announced.
👉 Reserve your place(s) online: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bradford-…
