The third episode of PolicyPod is now available, listen today!

11th August 2022

In this latest episode of South Yorkshire Policypod, we catch up with South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard on his top priorities in his role.

In the most recent Quarterly Economic Survey of Q2 2022, South Yorkshire Chambers asked businesses what they thought the priorities of the new South Yorkshire Mayor should be, in his first 100 days in office.

In this latest podcast, podcast host James Marriott and Executive Director at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Louisa Harrison-Walker, put forward the questions you asked. From Doncaster Sheffield Airport, to skills and education, from transport to net zero, listen today to gain real insight from the mayor himself.

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About the South Yorkshire PolicyPod.

Through this podcast you’ll discover a range of views from our expert panels as they discuss the findings of the quarterly South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey. This is not your traditional report format; you’ll gain a unique perspective from leading figures from businesses, organisations and public institutions in our region in a format which will allow open discussion and critical insight.

The South Yorkshire PolicyPod is a fantastic outlet for you to hear the latest issues affecting the South Yorkshire economy. The podcast is a must listen for those with a finger on the pulse of crucial matters affecting South Yorkshire, whether you are a business based in South Yorkshire, or simply have an interest in policy within the region.

The report findings used in the podcast; the South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey, are used to influence local, regional and national governments and decision makers to help shape the support structures available to the local business community.

At the national level, it’s a leading indicator that picks up big changes in the economy, often before other surveys or official statistics. The influence of the survey is long reaching, impacting The Bank of England’s Monetary Committee, HM Treasury and the independent Office for Budget Responsibility when forecasting the UK’s economic performance.

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