I Pledge To...
Invest in quality road resurfacing and hold councils to account for fixing them. Work with bus companies to increase services and routes. If no progress is made we will take them back into public control. Introduce integrated ticketing, tap-and-go and fare caps across the region. Get a grip of our roads, buses and trains. I will deliver bus, rail and roads to make travelling easier and cheaper. To achieve this I will :
Support active travel to get more people walking and cycling. Roll out more charging points to encourage better EV car use.
Back our high streets and support the local economy I will support local business and secure investment to back our high streets. Bring more investment to our region and support our green industry growth through hydrogen, nuclear and fusion sectors. Establish a Community Development Fund to support cooperative and community led initiatives to revitalise our high streets and towns. Commit to ‘Think Local’ by purchasing within our region where possible. Bring in businesses and trade unions to work with me to build our region’s growth. Invest in childcare, to help us get all of our talent working. To achieve this I will :
Deliver more jobs and better skills I will deliver apprenticeships for young people and make sure everyone can get the skills they need.
Work with colleges and providers to make the best use of funding more courses that deliver the right skills for our region. Offer a free skills audit, linked to NHS health checks, to make sure our people are fit and skilled for work. Invest in digital skills across the community, to help people get better access to work and services. Establish a Green Growth Fund to support the skills needed for retrofitting and access to new green technology Set up a Good Employment Charter to recognise businesses that have the best employment practices. To achieve this I will :
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