THE organisation responsible for setting the strategic direction for Cheshire and Warrington’s economy is searching for talented business figures to join its board.

Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which also champions the area’s issues with Government, is calling on ‘the best of the region’s business community’ to apply to join its board and contribute to the economic growth of the economy.

The move forms an integral part of the LEP’s recruitment drive for a chairman and board members.

The LEP Board is a partnership between the private sector and local authorities – it is predominately private sector led.

It oversees and governs the LEP’s investment programme of around £330 million and has a central role in delivering the region’s ambitions to become a £50 billion economy by 2040, including the delivery of 139,000 new homes and 127,000 new jobs.

Since the LEP’s establishment in 2011, the board has overseen significant growth of the Cheshire and Warrington economy, including the rise of the area’s position in the country’s economic league table to the second highest level of income per head in England outside of London.

It has also played a key role in the development of significant investment opportunities for the region including the growth of the Cheshire science corridor and launch of the enterprise zone, as well as the northern gateway development zone aimed at ‘capitalising on the investment opportunities of HS2’.

Philip Cox, chief executive of Cheshire and Warrington LEP, said: “The role, work and influence of the LEP has grown significantly over the last six years.

“This is testament to the strength of our private and public sector partnership and our reputation for delivery, having secured major Government investment for vital projects for the area through initiatives such as the local growth fund.”

For more information or to apply visit exec-appointments.com.