Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP attended the Berwick Investors conference held in the Guild Hall in Berwick on Thursday 22 March 2018. Anne-Marie listened to the Guest Speaker Lord Duncan of Springbank, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland who spoke to delegates about the Borderlands initiative which is gaining support on both sides of the border from Carlisle to Berwick. Anne-Marie spoke with Lord Duncan and many of the delegates who attend to discuss the Borderlands initiative and the opportunities that will present themselves in the region.
Anne-Marie said ‘I was very pleased to be able to attend the Investors Conference for the morning session it is encouraging to see so many delegates from all areas of commerce. I have noticed a growing confidence in Berwick from local people and business leaders in the town speak to in recent months and this was a great opportunity to bring that together under one roof and discuss ideas and prospects for the area going forward. The Borderlands deal is going forward at full steam ahead in Whitehall and I have been attending many meetings over recent months to make sure that our patch benefits from the opportunities that will arise from the deal. This is a great opportunity for our area and will enable us to grow through investment and greater business opportunities. I look forward to continuing my engagement with the community so that we can make the most of what the future holds”.