Press notices
Regional Minister bridges the digital divide
Friday 23 October 2009
Phil Woolas, Regional Minister for the North West, visited Crewe on Monday (9 October) to meet business leaders from the private, public and third sectors to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced in the region by the technological revolution.
Regional Minister celebrates European Funding in Merseyside
Monday 20 July 2009
Phil Woolas, Regional Minister for the North West, visited Liverpool on Monday 20 July to meet business leaders from the private, public and third sectors to discuss how the North West is responding to the impact of the economic downturn. He also launched “eu&Merseyside”, a brochure celebrating the achievements of the last 14 years of European investment in the area.
Skilled workforce vital to the prosperity of East Lancashire says Regional Minister Beverley Hughes
Tuesday 5 May 2009
A highly skilled workforce is vital to the prosperity of East Lancashire, Minister for the North West Beverley Hughes told local businesses.
Communities top of the agenda as Minister for the North West sees success of computer scheme
Monday 16 March 2009
Regional Minister Beverley Hughes and key players from the public and private sectors saw how a broadband initiative is changing people’s lives in East Manchester.
Employment tops Joint Economic Commission's Agenda as new drive is launched to help unemployed
Monday 2 February 2009
The Joint Economic Commission (JEC) for the North West has identified a package of measures to help the unemployed get back to work and to support people facing redundancy...
North West 'Supergroup' identifies key projects to help economic fortunes of the Region
Thursday 11 December 2008
The Joint Economic Commission (JEC) for the North West has identified a number of major projects in the region that it wants to see go ahead to help it stave off the worst effects of the economic downturn.
Joint economic commission for the North West agrees actions on economic downturn
Tuesday 4 November 2008
Regional Minister Beverley Hughes has announced seven actions to ensure that the North West emerges from the economic downturn stronger than before.
