SOLD OUT: Lunch with Cllr Bev Craig – Leader of Manchester City Council
We're delighted to announce Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr. Bev Craig will be addressing pro-manchester members at our upcoming lunch in August. This will be a very special event and Bev's first address to pro-manchester members.
Since becoming leader in December 21, Bev's focus has been on Manchester's ambitious COVID recovery. She has concentrated on the the importance of building a more inclusive and sustainable economy, children and young people, equalities, housing and zero carbon. She holds a range of responsibilities on behalf of the city including the GM Work and Skills portfolio for the combined authority and the GM Local Enterprise Partnership.
In her first address for pro-manchester, Bev will reflect on the past twelve months, how Manchester has coped with COVID19 as a city and a business community and the impact of its after-effects. She will also provide an update on the work of the City Council tackling issues such as unemployment, education and housing and will also focus on the importance of continued support of the region's businesses, skills provision and ensuring Manchester remains the UK's second city.
Guests will have the opportunity to ask Bev any pressing questions during our Q&A. A captivating speaker with a real passion for Manchester, this is one not to be missed.
Tickets are very limited for this event, so make sure you secure yours today.
Date:
Wednesday 10th August 2022
Cost:
£45 + VAT per person / £425 + VAT table of 10 (members);
£60 + VAT per person / £575 + VAT table of 10 (non-members)
Prices include a 2 course meal plus Tea & Coffee and drinks package.
Don't miss out! Book now to avoid disappointment!
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available from £1500 + VAT : Please contact [email protected] for more information.
About the Speakers:
Bev became Leader of Manchester City Council on 1st December 2021.
First elected in 2011 as a Burnage Councillor she held a range of responsibilities on Manchester City Council including as Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Deputy Leader.
Since becoming Leader her focus has been on Manchester’s ambitious plans to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, increasing investment into neighbourhoods across the city, better outcomes for children and young people, tackling inequalities, building more housing and working to meet Manchester’s net zero ambitions.
Bev is a Deputy Chair of the Local Government Association and Chair of Core Cities UK. In Greater Manchester she holds a range of responsibilities on behalf of the city including leading on the Economy, Business, and International Portfolio for the Combined Authority.
Originally from Belfast, she moved to Manchester in 2003 for university. After graduating from the University of Manchester she began her career in Local Government, before working in higher education and then a national trade union leading on social care. She holds postgraduate degrees from Warwick Business School and the University of Manchester. Outside of politics she enjoys sports and being outdoors, music, culture and enjoying all that Manchester has to offer.
Huge thanks to Danielle Potter from Together, who will be hosting the Q&A with Bev Craig.
Danielle joined Together as a Business Development Director in Commercial Finance in June 2022, working in the North West area of Manchester & Cheshire. Prior to this, Danielle worked at a Swedish Bank, Handelsbanken for 9 years in a variety of roles; Private Banking Manager, Corporate Manager & Deputy Branch Manager. Danielle specialised in working with High Net Worth Property Investors and Entrepreneurs.
Prior to her working life, Danielle attended Manchester Metropolitan University and studied Financial Services, Planning & Management, graduating in 2014 with a First Class Honours Degree. Danielle now lives in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Interested In The Event?
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
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