Stevenage MP hosts first ever East of England Local Government Association event in Parliament
Stevenage MP, Stephen McPartland, was delighted to host the first ever East of England Local Government Association reception in Parliament, with Lord Heseltine and Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Enterprise and Growth as the keynote speakers.
Stephen said, "It is clear that Stevenage is helping to lead the economic recovery and the East of England is a major driving force in the UK Economy. I was delighted to welcome Lord Heseltine and Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Enterprise and Growth as our guest speakers and they were joined by a range of key players from the East of England. We discussed how to unlock the potential of our area to benefit the whole of the UK and develop a shared view on how best to achieve this.
Cllr Tony Jackson, Chairman of the East of England LGA said “At the East of England LGA we recognise that vibrant local economies will drive UK plc’s recovery. This event provided leading figures in the East of England with a valuable opportunity to discuss the economic and social challenges in the East of England and focus on practical steps necessary to support sustainable business-led growth.”
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