On Wednesday 6th December, over 40 people were in the Estuary Suite at Sandy Park for the last CECA South West Members’ Meeting of 2023

Our speakers were:

Eifion Jones, Business Growth and Investment Director of Plymouth and South Devon Freeport who explained the role of this new organisation and the substantial infrastructure opportunities which will follow on. View presentation 231205 PASD Freeport CECA Dec23 Final

Nigel Riglar, Executive Director Place at South Gloucestershire Council who spoke about pipeline opportunities with the Council together with an overview of South Gloucestershire’s organisation and procurement strategy. View presentation S Glous M Meeting 6-12-23

Ian James, Highways & Traffic Management Group Manager of Devon County Council who shared his thoughts about the potential shape of a future highway maintenance framework (inviting contractors’ input) and additional funding anticipated next year. Ian did not present any slides.

 CECA South West Foundations Group who gave an interactive presentation to Members and a comprehensive review of SWFG activities during 2023. The Group also highlighted their objectives for the coming year and invited new members to join them. View Presentation CECA SWFG – End of Year Review 2023

Phil and Paul greeted Nigel Rigler and Eifion Jones