Partnership organisations
We work in partnership with numerous organisations. By working closely with partner organisations, the Western Gateway STB and our partners benefit from:
1 Added value through sharing knowledge, skills and resources
2 An accelerated growth programme and increased productivity across the region
3 Improved national and international connection in to, out of and across the Western Gateway Area
4 A greater joined-up approach on shared objectives and outcomes
5 Effective engagement with, and influence over, decision making at the national level
6 Improved links to our ports and airports enabling freight and goods to move more efficiently.
Business and Transport Forum
The Business and Transport Forum acts as an advisory body to the Western Gateway Board and Senior Officer Group representing the views of stakeholders.
The Transport and Business forum consists of a wider group of representatives including universities, public transport operators, port and airport authorities, as well as Government and National Agencies.
The Transport and Business Forum meet on a bi-annual basis.
Engaging stakeholders in this process provides the Western Gateway STB with greater insight and more effective interaction. It also benefits stakeholders, enabling them to influence regional decision making.
Discussion points within the forum include:
- Recognising the limitations of accessing labour markets
- Recognising the limitations of accessing labour markets
- Recognising the issues preventing improved national and international freight and passenger connectivity
Details of the next Business and Transport forum as well as supporting information will be made available on this webpage once confirmed.
Partners
Representatives from the below organisations are invited to participate as a partner organisations and associate members of the Western Gateway Board to establish a collaborative partnership and enable a single co-ordinated conversation:
- The chair of the Western Gateway Business and Transport Forum to represent stakeholders
- One representative each from the Department for Transport, Highways England and Network Rail.
- One representative from each neighbouring STB (Peninsula Transport and Transport for the South East)..
Department for Transport
National Highways
Network Rail
Other STBs
The Western Gateway STB work in close partnership with the six other Sub-National Transport Bodies (STBs) across the UK to align areas of common interest, and meet on a regular basis through the STB Liaison Group.
The other STBs are:
Peninsula Transport
Midlands Connect
England’s Economic Heartland
Transport for the North
Transport for the South East
