House of Lords - Celebrating 40 years of Lord Addington in the Lords
So much of the work of economic regeneration and development happens quietly behind factory gates, lab doors and campus fences. I am lucky that I get to see our amazing new businesses at high tech work at our Universities and our Science and Enterprise parks - delivering high class well paid jobs across the city and county Space Park Leicester Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park MIRA Tech Park or #startups
But I realise many people measure the strength of the local economy by their own living standards and of course the health of our High Streets.
This strategic framework sets out our message about the importance of physical activity*.
Physical activity is an essential tool in supporting people to live healthier, happier lives. It delivers positive societal outcomes - for example in improving mental health - while reducing negatives such as social isolation and the carbon footprint.
The Framework was launched at the Active Together Conference on 7th April 2022.
Andy Reed launches Active Together Performance Review in this video!
Joining the ECB and East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward at Trent Bridge for the international cricket.
Joining the National Prayer Breakfast in Parliament with Jeevun Sandher MP, and Ness Wilson from Openheaven Church.
A good way to wrap up the week - joining a panel with Deviesh Raikundalia Kevin Harris MBA FCA and Paul Faulkner DL to talk up the Leicestershire economy - across skills, devolution and the opportunities that lie ahead… if we collaborate and grasp them without waiting for others to do it for us
Wimbledon is so special in the sports calendar. It was great to join Jeff Hunter and the team at Courtside CIC
The Loughborough University's FloodScapes launch event highlighted global flood risk, affecting 2.2 billion people, or a third of the world's population, with annual damages totalling $billions. But it also helps us define the debate closer to home for residents and Business Leicester and Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership !
Sometime you just need to say ‘Thank You’ and admire volunteers who dedicate so much time to a simple local sports club. 🏉After a busy week - well half a week as I was on holiday until Wednesday - it was so good to catch up with a group of people who will always remains deep friends through the shared passion of hashtag#rugby