Its is chaired by Regional Minister and membership comprises key regional bodies including the NWDA, 4NW, the CBI, Greater Manchester Chambers of Commerce, the North West Business Leadership Team, Private Sector Partners, the Government Office for the North West, the NHS, Jobcentre Plus, the Highways Agency, the Homes and Community Agency, the Learning and Skills Council, the Voluntary Sector and the TUC.
The JEC was established in response to the launch by the Prime Minister of the:
- National Economic Council which is chaired by the Prime Minister and will coordinate economic policies across Government;
- Regional Economic Council which will involve Regional Ministers, the Regional Development Agency chairs and other relevant groups and will ensure that the issues and concerns of each region are heard and acted on across Government; and;
- Council of Regional Ministers which will identify common issues from across the regions and take action where appropriate, including making recommendations to the National Economic Council and the Regional Economic Council.
The JEC North West’s objectives are to
- review information and intelligence on the economic and social impacts of changing economic circumstances;
- agree a regional response to them; and
- look at opportunities to push forward both existing and planned infrastructure projects that would benefit the North West economy.
For more details relating to the JEC including its membership and latest updates please visit http://www.supportnw.co.uk
