techUK Mayoral Manifesto to support a vibrant digital economies and better public services
Regional Mayors now have more powers, more budget and more responsibilities than ever before. More people are able to vote for a Mayor. More businesses and sectors across the economy want to and need to interact with Mayors. And more Mayoral authorities are likely to come forward in new areas.
That is why techUK has published this manifesto for the Mayors - either those within existing Combined Authorities or those with new roles – to help them grasp the digital opportunity to better support the tech sector, digital economy and transform public service delivery.
These ideas are not designed to reinvent existing programmes or be prescriptive or a one-size fits all Westminster model. Rather they are designed to support regional innovation and differentiation with some core tenants that can help plot the course for success.
techUK’s Mayoral Manifesto is designed to help and inform the twelve English Mayors as they set out to deliver on their economic visions for regions in England, acting as a blueprint in helping them to create truly digital regions. By embracing digital, the Mayors can help create a vibrant digital economy and deliver efficient, productive public services that helps drive growth, create jobs, secure inward investment, foster innovation and ultimately create thriving places where people want to live, work and thrive. techUK looks forward to working with the newly elected Mayors to help them realise their ambition for their regions, and the tech sector is ready and willing to support them in making it a reality.
techUK – Building Stronger Local Economies
techUK champions the tech sector throughout the UK. We work with local authorities, devolved government, and local and national policy makers to advocate for the tech sector in strengthening economic growth and resilience. We provide opportunities for our members and local stakeholders to meet, build relationships, and collaborate to drive forward local projects. For more information or to get in touch, please visit our Nations and Regions Hub and click ‘contact us’.
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Contact the team:
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
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- Website:
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Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
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- [email protected]
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- @IleanaLupsa
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
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- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
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