Welcome to the latest Policy Update from the South Wales Chamber.

 

If you have any queries please contact Martyn Evans on 01633 242724 or email: policy@southwaleschamber.co.uk.

  

The Quarterly Economic Survey results for Quarter 3 2010 were released on October 12^th. Thank you to those who completed it.

 

The results and a summary document will shortly be available to view on our website.

The survey is the largest business survey of its kind in the UK and the information you provide enables us to gauge local business confidence and serve you in the most productive way.

The Government will publish the Comprehensive Spending Review on October 20^th. We would welcome any feedback on the contents of the review and what you feel are the negative/positive aspects for South Wales.

 

The Bank's Inflation Report (published 10th November) will set out the Bank's views on the economy and the prospects for inflation over the next two years.  

 

Details of the two events are below.  If you would like to attend please reply by email to wales@bankofengland.co.uk  indicating clearly which location you would prefer.   

 

Please respond by Friday, 5 November 2010. 

 

SWANSEA  -   MONDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2010

Village Hotel, Langdon Road (Off Fabian Way), SA1 Waterfront, Swansea, SA1 8QY

 

5.30pm   Registration & Buffet

6.00pm   Economic briefing by Neil Ashbridge & Ian Derrick, followed by q&a

7.00pm   Finish 

 

 

CARDIFF -   WEDNESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2010

Village Hotel, 29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton, Cardiff, CF14 7EF

 

7.45am        Registration & buffet breakfast

8.15am        Economic briefing by Neil Ashbridge & Ian Derrick, followed by q&a

9.15am        Finish 

 

On 2^nd November Business Minister, Mark Prisk, is hosting a summit with three of London 2012's leading sponsors and a representative from the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he will be talking about the procurement opportunities that are still available. Representatives from Lloyds TSB, Deloitte and BT will provide guidance on the challenges and opportunities the Games present to businesses in the UK.

The event is free and runs from 9am-1pm on 2^nd November at the BIS Conference Centre, SW1 0ET. If you would like to register, please email your details (name/company/address/telephone number/dietary requirements) to olympics.project.team@bis.gsi.gov.uk.

To discuss any of these topics further or to submit your feedback please use the links provided or contact us: info@southwaleschamber.co.uk.