Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Voluntary and Community Sector Representative who can bring their commitment, passion and energy to the Thames Valley Berkshire Area ESI Funds Sub-Committee.

With a successful track record in Berkshire you will bring your skills, experience and constructive challenge to our well-developed ambitions. If you have an active and current role in the Voluntary and Community Sector in Berkshire and want to make a difference to the wider Thames Valley economy we want to hear from you.

The purpose of Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Ltd is to: bring about sustainable economic growth of the Thames Valley Berkshire sub region through the implementation of a strategic economic plan. It is a business-led organisation, endorsed by government since 2010.

The LEP is in the throes of an exciting journey which will see over £182million invested in Thames Valley Berkshire and is now leading the implementation of a Strategic Economic Plan funded in part through the Growth Deal and our ESIF notional allocation. However, we want to ensure that all residents in Berkshire are able to benefit from the economic prosperity of the area and your input will be essential in this regard.

This voluntary role will be as a volunteer sector representative on the Thames Valley Berkshire Area ESI Funds Sub-Committee and will be for a minimum of three years. The Committee meets quarterly though additional input outside of meetings may be required. Download details of the role here https://bit.ly/2OkPvFg

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your CV/Profile and a one-page summary of your reasons for wanting to join us, to joanna@thamesvalleyberkshire.co.uk by 9am Monday 10 September 2018.

The West Berkshire Energy Switch is a free to join scheme which gives residents the chance to see if they can make savings on their fuel bills.

Auctions are held each year in February, May and October. Since 2016, over 450 households have switched supplier through the scheme, saving nearly £110,000 between them. The recent May 18 auction saw switchers saving an average of £184 on their annual bill.

A one day reverse auction will be held on the 9^th October, suppliers compete with their best offers, and the winning supplier/s then send registrants their personalised offer for consideration.

There is no obligation to switch. Sign up and see if you can save; to register or find out more, visit www.westberks.gov.uk/communityswitch

You will need to have your latest energy bill to hand, as you’ll need the details during the registration process.

Registration is open until 27^th November 2018, and offers will begin to go out from 22^nd October. The sooner you sign up, the sooner you can see if can save.

West Berkshire residents without internet access should contact West Berkshire Council on 01635 503267 by 16^th November to register. Remember to have your energy bill or annual statement to hand when you call.