Towards the end of last year, the government announced its plans for regional devolution and the Chamber has welcomed them.
Babs Murphy, chief executive of the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Chamber welcomes the government’s White Paper on devolution as a critical opportunity to empower regions like Lancashire to shape their own economic destiny. Greater devolution has the potential to unlock significant investment, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that reflect the unique challenges and opportunities of our county.
“For this to be truly effective, it must be accompanied by genuine decision-making powers and sustainable, long-term funding commitments to deliver change.
“We would urge the government to engage closely with the business community during this process. Businesses are the engine of our regional economy, and their input is vital in ensuring that any new structures of governance foster growth, create jobs, and improve skills provision.
“The Chamber looks forward to working with local and national leaders to ensure Lancashire’s voice is heard and to maximise the benefits devolution could bring to our region.”
