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Mike’s new mission
Thursday September 18th 2008. Posted: 09:00
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Mike Blackburn, who has been appointed chairman of the Commission for Economic Development, Employment & Skills
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Mike Blackburn, BT’s regional director for the North West, has been appointed chairman of the Commission for Economic Development, Employment & Skills.
Mike will lead a team of 12 on Manchester’s mission to become a world-class city region at the heart of a thriving North of England. His new role is initially to deliver the new Multi-Area Agreement - a partnership agreement between the ten Manchester councils and the government, designed to remove barriers to growth in the area. Its purpose is to produce better services to support people and businesses through more effective working between Job Centre Plus, the Learning & Skills Council, colleges, the Regional Development Agency and local councils. “I do not underestimate this daunting task which, whilst building on a strong foundation of economic growth, has much to do to create a world-class city,” said Mike. “My main role will be to bring together the strengths of the private and public sector, national and local agencies and the ten metropolitan councils, in a common purpose to grow the Manchester economy for the benefit of business and local people.” Peter Smith, leader of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, said: “Mike brings an enormous insight to business activity in Manchester and with his guidance I am convinced we will make the leap needed to pursue our vision of Manchester being recognised as a world-class city.”
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