Thames Valley Forum

The independent economy, environment, & infrastructure body

We ran until May 2022 championing a vision of a Green, Inclusive & Vibrant Thames Valley

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Creative Industries is one of the key sectors for future UK growth that have place based centres of excellence in the Thames Valley region.

Our recent report highlighted how this plays a role in growth throughout the whole UK > https://t.co/aHeXEjyFTh

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

@Devcommsltd @IanBinns6 And thank you to @Devcommsltd for all your help and support over the years

[SEGRO plc @SEGROplc]

Our @SloughTE customers are invited to join us for #TogetherSEGRO on the 19th of May.

An opportunity for face-to-face networking with peers, and SEGRO representatives whilst learning about #ResponsibleSEGRO and its benefits to customers.

RSVP here! https://t.co/WB30Oq4lLl

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Well done to @WBCEcoDev on their new website promoting all things good about doing business in West Berkshire.

[WBC Economic Development Team @WBCEcDev]

Want to locate your business in West Berkshire? Check out our new business website https://t.co/zxUpWpVqqc ! The one stop shop for all potential and existing businesses in the district 💼

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

This morning we ran a roundtable on the Arc with guest speaker Bev Hindle, Exec Director, Oxford-Cam Arc Leaders Group.

It was a wide ranging conversation incl environment, skills, inclusion and collaboration. Thank you to Rob Allaway of @Devcommsltd for Chairing and all guests

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

An important report from our friends at @scaleupinst and @SouthCentralIOT

We enjoyed taking part in the roundtable which helped shape the final version and encourage everyone to take a look 👇

[ScaleUp Institute @scaleupinst]

Our new insights paper "Levelling up through digital, computing and technology skills" with @SouthCentralIOT looks at the importance of growing the UK talent base. Find out more and help revolutionise and inspire a digital generation. #scaleuptalent

https://t.co/D97mHMqzeT

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Our highlight of the week will be the roundtable on Thursday with Bev Hindle, Exec Dir, Oxford-Cambridge Arc Leaders Group.

The Arc project has achieved a great deal so far and we will discuss with Bev how to build on this cooperation in the future.

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Our report 'Shaping the Future Transport Network for the Thames Valley' was released a year ago in association with @Stantec

It set out a future vision for transport within our towns, between towns, & linking the region to the rest of the UK and beyond.

https://t.co/P85u6OmrRD

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Today’s post celebrates our Housing Group which met five times in 2021 to take forward the recommendations of the report. The group was chaired by Andrew Hunter @BracknellForest & mtgs covered:

-Placemaking
-Sustainability
-Modern Methods of Construction
-Planning
-Affordability

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

'Creating a Housing Vision for the Thames Valley'
In Oct 2020 we released this report setting out six recommendations. The report was created in partnership with @LichfieldsUK @wearesilvahomes @WillmottDixon

You can download the report from our website
https://t.co/P85u6OmrRD

[Activate Learning @Activate_Learn]

On Thursday evening we officially opened our Applied Science Centre at Reading College.

The facilities were opened by Sally Dicketts CBE, CEO at Activate Learning and Alison Webster, Chief Executive at @TVBLEP.

Learn more: https://t.co/rzGQmn4uPz

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Highlights of the past 2 years included high level roundtables making the case for investment in the region, such as:

-Sir John Armitt, Chair, @NatInfraCom
-Philip Duffy, DG, @hmtreasury
-@mattwarman then Digital Infra Minister
-Local MP/former PM @theresa_may

#thamesvalley

[@TheBusinessMag @TheBusinessMag]

WORTH WATCHING: The exciting film studios who are turning Thames Valley into Cine Valley...

https://t.co/l3JMjlbFVZ
@filminuk_BFC @shinfieldstudios @stagefifty #berkshire #cinevalley #thamesvalley

[HM Government London & South East @HMGLondonSE]

Johan du Plessis, CEO of @tepeoheat, talks about how they maximise the use of renewable energy through their zero emission boiler ♻️

Build a career in engineering, software design and data science 👉https://t.co/LGDFdnESvk

#BSW22

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Today we held our Leadership Board on the Levelling Up White Paper, chaired by Rob Allaway @Devcommsltd
We heard from @jonathanwerran @Localis & an overview of implications for the region + draft Statement.
The comments will help shape our final Statement, to be shared shortly.

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

We recommend a read through of this new publication from @localis and look forward to CEO @jonathanwerran setting the scene at our Leadership board meeting on the Levelling Up White Paper tomorrow

[Localis @Localis]

📢 LOCALIS RESPONDS: Today we respond to the long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper with ‘The Medici Code’ ⏤ a series of reflections and responses from the team and friends of Localis, @CatrionaRiddel1 & Prof. Colin Copus. Read here: https://t.co/Mi2RkTQtvQ

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

This meeting will be our highlight of the week.

The Levelling Up White Paper potentially offers once in a generation opportunities around regional structures, economic development, and creating partnerships to ensure the economy works for all in our society.

#thamesvalley

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Invites are being sent out this week for our March Leadership Board meeting on the Levelling Up White Paper.

The mtg will produce a Thames Valley Forum response to the White Paper. We are pleased to have opening words provided by @jonathanwerran @Localis

https://t.co/SGUnlNSZWg

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Thames Valley Forum, the independent economy, environment and infrastructure body for the region, will be working with other bodies in the region to pass on activities and progress as it closes on 30 April 2022 after two years of activity.

Full statement 👇

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Two great organisations with strong connections to Reading teaming up. Congrats all!

[Barton Willmore, now Stantec @bartonwillmore]

We have news! We're joining @Stantec - working together to build a market-leading, inter-disciplinary Community Development offer. We've summarised our thinking behind this joining of forces. Have a read. Get in touch, & we'll be back with further updates🔵https://t.co/e7PQaKxWr8

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

Our Environment group met today on Green Finance.

Thanks to chair @vandenoort & presenters Lisa Schopohl @icmacentre Leah Waterhouse @NatWestGroup @GowerJones @CleanGrowthFund

We had over 30 guests from across businesses, Local Authorities and environmental bodies in the region

[Thames Valley Forum @ThamesValleyFor]

The highlight of our week is the Environment meeting looking at Green Finance on 10 March. Great range of speakers and attendees booked on.

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