Action Group Roundup
Maritime Transport Action Group
The Maritime Transport Action Group (MTAG) enjoyed its Summer Working Lunch at Banana Wharf, kindly sponsored by Paris Smith. Exciting developments are underway with the MTCP, supporting young people into employment, retaining skills, and preparing the next generation for the industry. Recent regional engagement has included a day with the DWP, involving both 18–25 year olds and those over 50, as well as
plans for the MTCP Careers Day on 20th November. Next meeting: 28th October, 10:30–12:00 on Teams.
The most recent People South meeting featured Dr John Flackett, Co Founder and Head of AI Lab, who discussed how to implement AI into HR structures – an important session for the future of HR. Next meeting: 26 November 11:00 – 12:00 noon on Teams. th People South
Housing Group
Director of Place, Fiona Gray, welcomed the Housing Group to the Welborne Welcome Centre to share the latest updates on progress and development with our champions. The Welcome Centre is a unique feature for a housing development project — it tells the story and vision of Welborne in an engaging way. Visitors can explore the village centre model, interactive map, Story of Welborne guide, and even experience an immersive suite to visualise the future of the community. Appointments can be booked here. Next meeting 2 December 10.00 to 11.00 on Teams. nd
Energy & Utilities
The group’s Co-Chairs, Sam Clough and Shaun Stevens, have each been leading the development of strategy papers on Energy and on Water. Both papers will be presented at the next meeting, which will also include a demonstration of using LENZA to identify areas of energy use. Next meeting: 13th October, 10:00–11:00 on Teams.
Sustainable South
Sustainable South recently trialled its first “netwalking” meeting on the South Downs, combining a traditional business session - preparing champions to achieve the group’s sustainability KPIs - with the wellbeing benefits of a walking discussion to Cowdray Ruins. Next meeting : 21 January 2026 10:00 to 11:00 on Teams. st
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