As a part of a brand new sequence centered on the ambitions and alternatives of the Celtic Freeport bid in south Wales, Enterprise Information Wales spoke with main constructed atmosphere marketing consultant, Wyn Pritchard, in regards to the significance of constructing an inclusive abilities group. Celtic Freeport will present a large enhance to the area’s future abilities programmes by a devoted an area legacy fund.
Concerning the Celtic Freeport Bid
Celtic Freeport is an thrilling venture that may unlock the widest potential alternatives for Wales by accelerating innovation and inspiring vital funding, whereas fast-tracking trendy abilities for brand new inexperienced industries and nationwide decarbonisation.
With growth websites all through Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire, the Celtic Freeport will:
- Help 16,000 new inexperienced jobs
- Generate £5.5bn of latest funding
- Speed up the roll-out of floating offshore wind and the hydrogen financial system.
Background
In September 2022, the Welsh and UK governments invited proposals for a freeport in Wales.
The deadline for bids was 24 November 2022, with the successful bid anticipated to be introduced in early February.
The Celtic Freeport bid was lodged on behalf of a public-private consortium whose companions embrace Related British Ports (ABP), Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven.
