On the 9th of March 2021, WM REDI and the West Midlands Combined Authority hosted the Treasury Green Book Roadshow.
The roadshow was the first step to developing a network of empowered, knowledgeable people to improve business case development in the region. Evidencing, exploring and choosing the right options to fix an issue, aiming for consistent decision making and fair processes is key. Ensuring this capacity is accessible and available at all to regional and local government is crucial to solving the unprecedented issues we face in a post COVID-19 world.
Speakers included:
Joseph Lowe, Editor of the Green Book and Head of Economics Branch HM Treasury on the findings of the review and how it has shaped and changed the new Green Book. You can watch Joseph’s presentation below and also view and download his presentation.
Professor Delma Dwight the Director of Black Country Economic Intelligence Unit & Director of Midlands Engine Observatory presented the potential impacts the changes will have on processes and approaches in the region. You can watch Delma’s presentation below and download and view her presentation.
Rebecca Riley, Head of Research WMCA/WM REDI provided an overview of the National User Group and getting involved in developing a regional user group and potential events and training opportunities.