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Paul Winter CEO, Ipswich Building Society Chairman, Greater Ipswich City Deal Steering Committee

City Deals What are they?

City Deal Principles 1.Put cities in control of economic opportunities and challenges 2.Work in a wider area across local authority boundaries and sectors 3.Give real power to local authorities so they can create economic growth ‘A quiet revolution’

Greater Ipswich City Deal Key Element 1 – Skills Locally responsive procurement and investment, and careers support Maximise local employer investment A Youth Guarantee

Greater Ipswich City Deal Key Element 2 – Growth Hub First point of contact Coordination of activities Commissioning of services Improved innovation support

Greater Ipswich City Deal Key Element 3 - Infrastructure

Greater Ipswich City Deal What’s in it for you? Training programme more closely linked to local needs Skills investment packages Employer led development paths Help in employing young people – particularly Apprentices New support for business growth and infrastructure

Greater Ipswich City Deal Our ask of business Be engaged as we progress Take a fresh view on how you can help with improving skills to create high value jobs Be clear what you need Be prepared to redirect some of your skills spending