Our sixth and final international case study for the London-Stansted-Cambridge-Corridor-Growth-Commission is Greater Munich in Germany.

Through these case studies we hope to learn what might drive further growth and prosperity in the London-Stansted-Cambridge Corridor and understand what kinds of priorities and actions might be sensible to consider as a basis for collaboration going forward. You can download the full report here. Greater Munich is a global services, technology and manufacturing centre that is consistently ranked amongst the best cities in the world for both quality of life, technological leadership and human capital.

Munich is Germany’s most productive urban centre and is a leading German metropolitan region for high-tech activity, with a powerful innovation system. Like Silicon Valley, the microelectronics industry was stimulated by defence spending and technology.

Over time, Munich’s economic development has spread across a wider region, with the city itself no longer able to concentrate all major functions. Rising land costs in the urban core led to a ‘metropolitanisation’ of development.

High ranking for quality of life and performance. Munich ranked fourth in the ‘Mercer Quality of Living Ranking 2014’, was ranked the seventh best performing European city on AT Kearney’s ‘human capital’ benchmark, and seventh globally for innovation.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Munich and Bavaria pioneered new innovation and technology policies. A number of valuable programmes sought to build its high-tech sector strength by supplying specific R&D, training and infrastructure for the cbdmt cbd oil for pets 250mg 30ml life sciences, ICT and mechatronics sectors among others.

Industrial diversity is one of Munich’s greatest strengths. High-tech industries and knowledge-intensive services sit alongside traditional production.

Munich’s inherited infrastructure platform is very strong, both in terms of public transport and international connectivity. The city is rated in the world’s top five for electricity, water, transport and telecommunication systems, and these play a part in sustaining high quality of life. The re-development of Munich’s airport has allowed it to become Lufthansa’s second most important hub after Frankfurt.

The final recommendations of the Growth Commission will be launched at an event on 14 July at the House of Commons 16.00-18.00.

Registration is now closed. We have reached capacity for this event.

When: 14 July 2016 16:00-18:00

Where: Dining Room B, House of Commons, Westminster

 

The fourth Growth Commission Inquiry Event met on 12 May 2016 to explore fresh thinking and solutions to address the main opportunities and challenges at the Corridor-level. Presenters and contributors discussed:

• Place-making for tech and knowledge-based economies;
• Delivering infrastructure: new financial tools;
• Delivering housing: fresh thinking and sustainable solutions; and
• Skills revolution: developing the local workforce.

AGENDA (with links to presentation slides)

1. Introductions:

Cllr Guy Nicholson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, London Borough of Hackney

Sir Harvey McGrath, Chair, London Stansted Cambridge Corridor Growth Commission

2. Place-making for tech economies: Creating the right environment and location for tech and knowledge based industries

What are the key requirements to support and nurture tech and knowledge based industries? what kinds of imitation rolex gmt master business locations and environments are need to be globally competitive? what kinds of neighbourhoods and communities will attract and retain talent?

SPEAKER: Dr. Tom Holbrook, Director, 5th Studio

3. Delivering infrastructure: New financial tools for funding and delivering infrastructure

What is the current status of new financial tools and vehicles for funding and delivering infrastructure? what are the possibilities from devolution? What is the role of private finance? What kind of collaboration makes sense at a Corridor level/scale? How do we push this agenda forward for key infrastructural priorities in the Corridor?

SPEAKERS:

Jon Allen, Strategic Development Manager at Commercial Estates Group

Sarah Witney, Founding Director, Metro Dynamics

4. Delivering housing: fresh thinking on delivering housing and sustainable communities

What are the options, and new ideas for delivering the housing and sustainable communities we need? how can this christian dior shirts replications for sale complement and enhance our role and competitiveness as a location for tech and knowledge-based industries?

SPEAKER: Ed Clarke, Centre for Cities

5. Skills revolution: developing the local workforce

What are the future workforce and skills requirements of science, engineering and technology related industries? Most employers want to recruit more young people locally, but how can we ensure our young people get opportunities at entry-level jobs in science, engineering and technology industries and activities?

SPEAKER: Dr. Stephen Rosevear, Director, Regeneris Consulting

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The fourth Growth Commission Inquiry Event met on 12 May 2016 to explore fresh thinking and solutions to address the main opportunities and challenges at the Corridor-level. Presenters and contributors discussed:

• Place-making for tech and knowledge-based economies;
• Delivering infrastructure: new financial tools;
• Delivering housing: fresh thinking and sustainable solutions; and
• Skills revolution: developing the local workforce.

The proceedings of the inquiry event are summarised in a report here.

AGENDA (with links to presentation slides)

1. Introductions:

Cllr Guy Nicholson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, London Borough of Hackney

Sir Harvey McGrath, Chair, London Stansted Cambridge Corridor Growth Commission

2. Place-making for tech economies: Creating the right environment and location for tech and knowledge based industries

What are the key requirements to support and nurture tech and knowledge based industries? what kinds of business locations and environments are need to be globally competitive? what kinds of neighbourhoods and communities will attract and retain talent?

SPEAKER: Dr. Tom Holbrook, Director, 5th Studio

3. Delivering infrastructure: New financial tools for funding and delivering infrastructure

What is the current status of new financial tools and vehicles for funding and delivering infrastructure? what are the possibilities from devolution? What is the role of private finance? What kind of collaboration makes sense at a Corridor level/scale? How do we push this agenda forward for rolex submariner 16613 40mm mens blue dial key infrastructural priorities in the Corridor?

SPEAKERS:

Jon Allen, Strategic Development Manager at Commercial Estates Group

Sarah Witney, Founding Director, Metro Dynamics

4. Delivering housing: fresh thinking on delivering housing and sustainable communities

What are the options, and new ideas for delivering the housing and sustainable communities we need? how can this complement and enhance our role and competitiveness as a location for tech and knowledge-based industries?

SPEAKER: Ed Clarke, Centre for Cities

5. Skills revolution: developing the local workforce

What are the future workforce and skills requirements of science, engineering and technology related industries? Most employers want to recruit more young people locally, but how can we ensure our young people get opportunities at entry-level jobs in blue razz ice juice science, engineering and technology industries and activities?

SPEAKER: Dr. Stephen Rosevear, Director, Regeneris Consulting

The LSCC Growth Commission is pleased to highlight a the establishment of the Essex Economic Commission, and we will be happy to support this new initiative by sharing and discussing our findings in due course. A renowned economist and former government adviser will chair a new commission looking at how the Essex economy can grow over the coming years.

Dr Andrew Sentance CBE is one of the country’s leading economists, having worked both as senior economic adviser to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and as a member of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee.

He will chair the new independent commission made up of economists, business leaders and academics which will provide insight to council leaders on how and where the Essex economy can grow and where investment should be focussed.

Dr Sentance said: “Essex is an ambitious county and one that has a great deal of economic potential. I am delighted to have been invited to chair the new commission and we will be looking closely at the barriers to growth and the potential opportunities and reporting back on our findings.”

Cllr Kevin Bentley, Essex County Council cabinet member with responsibility for economic growth, added: “The Essex economy is already strong, so I am very pleased to support the launch of this new Commission which will provide us and our district colleagues with real tangible and credible evidence to help us target investment and make the economy even stronger.

“Importantly the commission is completely independent, it’s not aligned to any political party or organisation, but the quality and calibre of the membership will give us real insight that will help us meet our ambitions.”

Membership of the commission has been structured to ensure broad expertise across the fields of economics; housing and planning; education and skills; infrastructure development; SME development; technology, and innovation; and rural development.

David Burch, Director of Policy at the Essex Chamber of Commerce, backed the new commission saying: “This is an innovative approach to looking at the economy and I think will provide useful intelligence, not just for local authorities but also the wider business community.

“The Essex economy is a diverse one and bringing different businesses and sectors together rolex replicas for sale amazonrolex submariner 16610 alongside academics and economists will give us a real holistic view of the county’s economic strengths and weaknesses.”

The commission has also received MP backing with Braintree MP James Cleverly giving his back to the commission he added: “There is now a great opportunity for Essex to speak with a united voice. The Commission brings together a really strong panel of independent experts who will help boost the economic development of the county.”

The commission will be hosted by Anglia Ruskin University and will run over the next three years.

Further details on the commission can be found via its website at www.essexgrowth.co.uk

The confirmed makeup of the commission is currently as follows:

Dr Andrew Sentance CBE; (Chairman) Senior Economic Advisor to PwC and former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee;
Dame Kate Barker CBE; Business economist and former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee;
Andy Barratt, Managing Director of Ford of Britain;
Perry Glading, Chief Operating Officer, Forth Ports;
Guy Smith, Vice President, National Farmers Union;
Jason Falkingham, Corporate Banking, Barclays;
Charles Hindson, Group Finance Director, e2v Technologies;
Prof. Jonathan Haskell, Professor of Economics, Imperial College;
Prof. Gary Packham, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Lord Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University
Prof. Eric Smith, Professor of Economics, University of Essex