Downtown in Business tem o prazer de anunciar que Stephen Young, diretor executivo do Halton Borough Council, se juntará a nós no próximo evento de 'Mersey Power Towns'. Ocorrendo no Irvine Building, Birkenhead na terça -feira, 15 de outubro de 2024, das 10:30 às 12:30, este evento único se concentrará no futuro das cidades na região da cidade de Liverpool, com discussões centradas no desenvolvimento econômico, a regeneração e a transformação da comunidade. Estratégias que impulsionam o crescimento e o desenvolvimento. Durante seu tempo nesse papel, ele liderou iniciativas de desenvolvimento econômico no valor de mais de £ 3 bilhões, incluindo o estabelecimento do primeiro QG nacional da Força Cibernética em Lancashire, em colaboração com o Ministério da Defesa, GCHQ e o setor privado. Sua liderança se estendeu a áreas cruciais, como rodovias e gerenciamento de transporte e resíduos. Sua experiência em promover parcerias nos níveis local, regional e nacional tem sido fundamental para impulsionar novas abordagens para governança e desenvolvimento, tornando-o uma figura-chave no cenário mais amplo do setor público. Seu foco em melhorar a vida daqueles que vivem, visitam e trabalham no bairro-e nas regiões da cidade em geral de Merseyside e Cheshire-demonstram seu compromisso inabalável com o crescimento da comunidade e da região. Ele se aprofundará nos desafios e oportunidades que estão à frente para as cidades da região da cidade de Liverpool, oferecendo perspectivas valiosas sobre como a liderança e a colaboração estratégicas podem gerar desenvolvimento sustentável e resiliência da comunidade. Os líderes do setor público mais influentes e obtêm informações sobre o futuro de Mersey Power Towns. Downtown in Business
Throughout his career, Stephen has been dedicated to enhancing outcomes for local residents, especially in disenfranchised communities, by implementing effective strategies that drive growth and development.
As the Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transportation, and Community Services at Lancashire County Council, he was responsible for overseeing an expansive department with a significant operating budget and a workforce numbering in the thousands. During his time in this role, he spearheaded economic development initiatives worth over £3 billion, including the establishment of the first National Cyber Force HQ in Lancashire, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, GCHQ, and the private sector. His leadership extended to crucial areas such as highways and transport and waste management.
Stephen’s extensive experience in regeneration, economic development, and transformation is complemented by his academic achievements, including a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS), and a BA (Hons) Degree in Politics and Economics. His expertise in fostering partnerships on local, regional, and national levels has been instrumental in driving new approaches to governance and development, making him a key figure in the broader public sector landscape.
Since becoming Chief Executive of Halton Borough Council in 2022, Stephen has continued to build on his legacy of leadership by supporting the council’s senior team in delivering high-quality public services. His focus on improving the lives of those who live, visit, and work in the borough—and across the wider city regions of Merseyside and Cheshire—demonstrates his unwavering commitment to community and regional growth.
At the Mersey Power Towns event, Stephen Young will share his insights and experiences in leading large-scale regeneration projects and transforming public services. He will delve into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for towns in the Liverpool City Region, offering valuable perspectives on how strategic leadership and collaboration can drive sustainable development and community resilience.
For more information and to register for the event, please contact [email protected]
This is an excellent opportunity to hear from one of the region’s most influential public sector leaders and gain insights into the future of Mersey Power Towns.
