âInnovation is key to our recovery as a regionâ By Ellie Pipe, Tuesday Mar 9, 2021 Businesses must seize the opportunity to create a greener, more inclusive and resilient economic recovery, say those leading work in the region. The West of England Recovery Taskforce was set up in 2020 to create more than 1,800 new jobs and provide some 22,000 training and skills placements each year as industries seek to build back in the wake of the pandemic. A plan for the region sets out five key areas to focus on; including the creation of new jobs and safeguarding existing roles, training and skills to match opportunities, strengthening inclusion, prioritising green practices and creating healthier places to live and work.