ISPAL has begun a series of talks with industry leaders, representatives and experts to start building the right regional network for the future.

The first meeting was held last week at ISPAL’s headquarters, The Grotto House, near Reading.

It was a well attended and enthusiastic debate, setting down a number of important markers for the future.

The next step is meetings with the key figures in Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

This will remain primarily a “listening” exercise for the next few weeks, and ISPAL’s David Goldstone and Mick Owen, the lead officers, will welcome all inputs – please email them with your views and suggestions on [email protected]