Western Gateway at Party Conference

Western Gateway will be hosting events with businesses, local politicians and academics discussing a range of topics including: how we can use our innovation to unlock new net zero technology, create growth across the union and level up our communities.

With a packed schedule, come and see our representatives and discuss how you can become a part of the partnership:

Liberal Democrats: “Western Gateway: The UK's Green Energy Powerhouse” 26 September 2023, 13:00-14:00; Westbourne Suite, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH

• Cllr Claire Young, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council and Western Gateway Board member;
• Wera Hobhouse MP, Member of Parliament for Bath and Liberal Democrat spokesperson on the climate and transport;
• James Cooke, Deputy Director for the Western Gateway;
• Cllr Max Wilkinson, Cheltenham Borough Council Cabinet Member for Economic Development.

Conservative Party Conference: “How to create growth across the union?” Tuesday 3rd October 2023 from 10:15-11:15 in the Derby Suite at The Midland, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2D

• David TC Davies, Secretary of State for Wales;
• Chris Skidmore MP, Chair of the Independent Net Zero Review;
• Katherine Bennett CBE, Chair of Western Gateway
• Cllr Mark Hawthorne, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council and Western Gateway Vice Chair;
• Katie Roscoe, Head of UK Public Affairs for Airbus

Labour: “Partnerships powering a Greener Fairer Future” Monday 9th October 2023 in Meeting Room 4A from 17:30-18:45, 

• Jessica Morden MP, MP for Newport East, Co-Chair of Western Gateway APPG & Shadow Wales Minister;
• Thangham Debbonaire MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and MP for Bristol West;
• Cllr Huw Thomas (chair for the panel), Leader of Cardiff Council and Western Gateway Board member;
• Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor University of Bristol;
• Ralph Windeatt, Head of Business Development for AB Ports