Founding partner and employment law specialist Jon Curtis has been appointed to the Sheffield Strong Economy Board. The board has been created by Sheffield First in the face of the current challenging economic circumstances to chart a course for the City – with a particular emphasise on the economy and jobs. The board consists of senior public figures, such as Paul Scriven the Head of Sheffield City Council, and members from Creative Sheffield, Yorkshire Forward, South Yorkshire Transport, and also a number of business people and representatives from the third sector.

Jon is delighted with his new role: “Sheffield is a great City with a wonderful industrial heritage and a vibrant and modern economy. In recent years Sheffield has transformed and visitors to the City cannot believe the difference. With great infrastructure and location, an emphasis on new industries such as digital and creative, and the backbone of industrial entrepreneurship Sheffield has a great future. However the current environment is challenging and the City needs to develop strategy to take best advantage of its assets. I really hope that my experience and ideas will help move the City on to the next step. I do hope that our clients at Ironmonger Curtis will feed any ideas to me to help us maximise the planning.”

If any clients would like to talk to Jon about the Strong Economy Board, or have constructive ideas or feedback that would assist the board, please call Jon on 0114 272 1903.