The Government's Education and Skills Policy offers the East of England a framework to translate its intellectual and industrial assets into broad-based prosperity.

‘Pride in Place’ must move beyond one-off regeneration schemes toward a longer-term vision that links physical renewal with social and economic strategy, empowers communities, and involves business in a meaningful way.

If Feeding Britain Sustainably to 2050 is a call to arms, then the East of England is its natural starting point. The region combines the scale, the science, and the soil to lead the UK’s transformation into a world leader in sustainable agriculture.

As the business case and consultations for Suffolk's Devolution progress, the decision rests on whether Suffolk opts for scale with strategic capacity (One Suffolk) or local proximity (three unitary authorities). Yet the over-riding impression is that the motivation for these two opposing models is primarily political and not economic.

The East of England, needs to capitalise on its scientific excellence and strong civic networks to build a more resilient, balanced, and inclusive regional economy.

The East of England has the assets, the expertise, and the political momentum to assume lead-role on place-based health innovation. But success will depend on ambition, communication and community collaboration.