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Eastern Promise - The Podcast

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by Mike Rigby

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‘Eastern Promise‘ explores the full potential of the East of England. We talk to experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, disrupters and more, finding out why the Eastern region is the best place in the UK to start, run and grow a business. From architecture to zoology, every business has a place here, with Mike Rigby as your guide on this audio journey, celebrating and promoting our region. Eastern Promise also features the Plug Board; where a panel of three get to plug their own business, event or project in exchange for giving a plug to someone else in return. And there‘s also a bit of lighthearted audience participation in ‘CrowdSourcery’, where folk from across the East of England - and even beyond! - choose their favourite things on a given theme to share and celebrate! You can contact Mike at podcast@easternpromise.org.uk.

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June 16, 2026

Episode 173: Solving the East of England's Skills Challenge

This episode is about one of the biggest barriers to growth in the East of England — skills. We're at the University of Cambridge’s Bennett School of Public Policy with a region-wide panel of experts from education, business and industry. We’re unpacking this recent report from the Bennett School that asks a vital question: In a region with high employment, why do so many employers still struggle to find the skills they need — and so many young people still struggle to find clear pathways into good work? We're also blessed with an amazing panel: Gwen Bergius, Head of Business Development at Form the Future; Charlotte Horobin, Chief Executive of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce; Suzanne Allen, Skills for Energy manager from the East of England Energy Group; and Burcu Selvi, Researcher at the Bennett School of Public Policy. In this conversation, we go beyond the headlines to explore why skills policy can’t be separated from transport, housing and access; how SMEs can engage with the system; and what it really takes to build pathways into work, not just qualifications. Because this episode isn’t just about training. It’s about opportunity — and what needs to happen so that young people across the East of England can actually reach it, and employers have the skills staff they need. PLUS! East of England hotelier and hospitality industry stalwart Gez Chetal shares his Eastern Insight, principally his work through Prismstart creating employment pathways for ex-offenders and vulnerable people. For more information on Eastern Promise, to listen to our back catalogue, and to contact us, visit https://easternpromise.org.uk. Eastern Promise is made in The Podding Shed and is proud to be supported by Mills & Reeve.

June 8, 2026

Episode 172: The East of England Energy Group's Southern North Sea Conference 2026

This Week: We join the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) at the Norfolk Showground and Events Centre for the 2026 Southern North Sea conference. It's the second day of this two-day event, and you get to come along as we visit stands in the exhibition hall, chatting to EEEGR members and luminaries. These include Opergy CEO and member of the Suffolk Business Board, Johnathan Reynolds; Lowestoft Port Manager Tom Duit of Associated British Ports; Lillian Morter of Jarrold Training; ECITB scholar Luna Wilson; Dr Amy Kingston of Tide Medical; Richard Sheppard of SEEL; Mark Walker of Norfolk County Council and an opening thought from Bill Cattenach OBE of the North Sea Transition Authority. Then, we get the closing thoughts of the Chair of EEEGR, Kevin Keable on a fantastic two-day event where the Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP addressed the conference on the opening day. If you were ever in any doubt that the East of England has a uniquely diverse energy ecosystem, this should put the issue beyond doubt. Plus, we bring you our always-electrifying ACTION POINTS! No offence to Michael Shanks, but we want Energy Secretary Ed Miliband next year for SNS2027! For more on the East of England Energy Group, visit: https://eeegr.com/. To learn more about Eastern Promise, to contact us and to listen to our podcast back catalogue, visit: https://easternpromise.org.uk. This episode was made in The Podding Shed in partnership with Mills & Reeve.

June 1, 2026

Episode 171: 'Beyond Entertainment' - The Games Growth Plan for the East

This week: We're at the Norwich University of the Arts to discuss their recent report -'Beyond Entertainment' - on powering up the East of England's cutting-edge gaming industry. Your host Mike Rigby is joined by Professor Mark Wickham, lead gaming lecturer and an advisor to TIGA, the Independent Games Association. Also on the panel for this wide-ranging discussion is Rebecca Cockerill, employment lawyer and Women In Tech specialist from our friends and partners at Mills & Reeve; and Robin Milton - founder of Fairer Games, lecturer and member of the Norfolk Business Board. Join us as we dig into the conclusions and recommendations and enjoy a wide-ranging discussion. The read the report yourself, click here: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/app/uploads/2025/11/Beyond-Entertainment-Report-Norwich-University-of-the-Arts.pdf For more information on Eastern Promise, to listen to our back catalogue, or to contact us, visit https://easternpromise.org.uk. The Eastern Promise podcast episode #171 was made in The Podding Shed in proud association with Mills & Reeve.

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What is Eastern Promise - The Podcast?: ‘Eastern Promise‘ explores the full potential of the East of England. We talk to experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, disrupters and more, finding out why the Eastern region is the best place in the UK to start, run and grow a business. From architecture to zoology, every business has a place here, with Mike Rigby as your guide on this audio journey, celebrating and promoting our region.

Eastern Promise also features the Plug Board; where a panel of three get to plug their own business, event or project in exchange for giving a plug to someone else in return. And there‘s also a bit of lighthearted audience participation in ‘CrowdSourcery’, where folk from across the East of England - and even beyond! - choose their favourite things on a given theme to share and celebrate!

You can contact Mike at podcast@easternpromise.org.uk.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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