Chief Executive &Managing Director Commissioner Thurrock. former Chief Executive South Yorks MCA. Cycle, write, speak and think but rarely at the same time.
Joined June 2011
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Polling stations are open for you to vote in this year’s local elections, and will close at 10pm tonight. Remember a form of Voter ID.
You can only vote at your designated polling station, which is listed on your poll card and is listed on our website: orlo.uk/ozqjY
ALT Black polling box with a voting card with an 'x' showing that someone has voted being posted through.
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Today (Friday 21 April) is Eid al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr) a religious holiday which marks the end of Ramadan.
We wish you a happy Eid al-Fitr or Eid ul-Fitr!
ALT Image is a pale pink background with an outline of a house and flowers appearing at the top. It also features a crescent moon and star. The text reads Happy Eid Al-Fitr
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✍️ Planning to vote at a polling station in May's local elections?
😀 Remember to bring your Photo ID! Details at: orlo.uk/PYMNI
🖱️ No approved form of ID? Apply for a free 'Voter Authority Certificate' (VAC) before 5pm, Tues 25 April orlo.uk/okKsa
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There will lots of celebrations taking place this May for the Coronation of King Charles III.
Check out the event map at: orlo.uk/NUMOr and find inspiration about how you could hold a Big Lunch at: orlo.uk/d1mzb
More info also at: orlo.uk/5pKYM
ALT Photo of a street party in the background with bunting at the top of the image and the Coronation emblem at the bottom. The text says: Coronation celebrations Are you organising an event in Thurrock to mark the Coronation of King Charles III? Find out more at thurrock.gov,uk/coronation
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👀 Keep an eye out for your poll card arriving soon
✅ It now includes a tab to open and view further details, including your assigned polling station and details of Voter ID
Find out more about Thurrock’s local elections on Thursday 4 May at orlo.uk/NoxSi
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👀 Keep an eye out for your poll card arriving soon, including a tab you need to tear off to view your voting details. Electors in all wards except Orsett, South Chafford, Tilbury St Chads & Little Thurrock Blackshots will receive one ready for Thurs 4 May orlo.uk/OHAK3
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Almost all economists are "supply side" & pro growth. It's exactly failure of govt to act on supply side - skills, competition, education, housing, planning, trade, infrastructure, R&D, investment, tax reform etc - which has been the problem.
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Wondering what the election for a new Mayor of South Yorkshire is all about? @DavecxSmith Chief Exec of the @SouthYorksMCA explains all in this piece for the @yorkshirepost 👇👍 yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opi…
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'Does the district have a market for my business to succeed?’, ‘Is there sufficient skilled labour?’, ‘What are the salaries paid in that area for this industry?’ Our webtool contains vital info to help you answer these fundamental questions, try it here: locate.sheffieldcityregion.o…
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If you have a health condition, and you'd like support to stay in or return to work, get in touch with @WorkingWin to see how we can help you: sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/w…
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Sheffield City Region has secured funding to support local businesses in the supply chain of businesses in hospitality, accommodation, leisure and entertainment sectors which have been forced to close.
Check out if you're eligible and apply here:
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Great piece by @StevenFoxley making the point about the proven track record of @TheAMRC @AMRCtraining and @NuclearAMRC in levelling up @SheffCityRegion and indeed elsewhere where we operate in Lancashire and Wales. Have a read, let me know what you think.
Our CEO @StevenFoxley shares his thoughts with @yorkshirepost on investing more R&D budget across North to deliver cutting edge education & skills training & allow pioneering innovative research to flourish.
@HVM_Catapult @sheffielduni @SheffCityRegion
bit.ly/2ItmR7l
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Use your skills and experience in business to create powerful, lasting connections between local businesses and schools and colleges.
Help motivate young people to make the best possible choices about their future..
sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/i…
Ent_AdvisersSCR
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#Covid has shown us that levelling up should not just be about the economy but also about the health of our people.
That's why local leaders and I are pressing the govt to urgently invest in a new hospital for #Doncaster.
bit.ly/3pNPBbW
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We’re committed to creating a transport system that is fit for the 21st century. We now need the Government to back our vision and provide funding as part of the #SpendingReview.
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“We need to level up the North. Not just a tinkering at the margins, but a full-scale transformation. Not just for the sake of the North, but for the sake of the whole country.”
@SCR_Mayor sets out the case for levelling up the North in the Spending Review.
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.@SCR_Mayor has been working with South Yorkshire's local authorities to support as many workers & employers as possible during COVID. Businesses can now apply for an additional restrictions grant via @SheffCouncil @MyDoncaster @BarnsleyCouncil @RMBCPress
sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/s…
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Given current events, worth reiterating that this is false. Postal voting fraud is not endemic in the U.K.
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Stay home to protect yourself, family and friends from #Coronavirus. Don’t put lives in danger.
Play your part, stay apart.
#StayHome
#ProtectTheNHS
#SaveLives
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It’s cycle to work day today. @BarnsleyCouncil are working with @SheffCityRegion to improve cycling routes in the borough. Even if like me you are working from home enjoy 🚴♂️ as a great form of exercise!
