Harwich and Felixstowe’s bid to become a freeport was approved by the Government in March. Freeport status means areas will benefit from tax reliefs and simplified customs procedures in order to encourage economic activity. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, the Harwich and North Essex MP argued tax incentives provided by the upcoming freeport are necessary, but that more support is needed. Sir Bernard said the tax incentives that come with freeport status alone were not sufficient enough to deliver on the ‘levelling up’ agenda. He said: “I wish to emphasise the Freeport East was very much driven by the need for levelling up.
Mr Gledhill left Hutchison seven years ago to take up new challenges as CEO of the Port of Salalah in Oman and more recently at Port Elizabeth in America, one of the gateway ports of New York harbour.
Throughout his career, he has brought compassion and understanding of the wider community and environment to his work. He has been actively involved in a number of charities, has served as a school governor, and received an honorary doctorate from the University of East Anglia.
Landguard Fort, Felixstowe. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN
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After retiring in 2019, David returned to Felixstowe, the place he has called home for many years, and for which he has huge affection.
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Harwich International Port HARWICH’S bid to become a freeport has been approved by the Government. Freeport East, a group made up of businesses and local authorities, had called on the Government to assign joint freeport status to Harwich and Felixstowe. Freeport status means areas will benefit from tax reliefs and simplified customs procedures in order to encourage economic activity, something the Government hopes will boost trade following Brexit. Freeport East estimates it could create 13,000 new jobs and £500million of investment over the next five years. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced Harwich and Felixstowe as one of eight new freeports during his budget speech in the House of Commons today.