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newsletter update:�MAY 2013
Chair's�Blog
David Frost comments on the Spending Review
It is clear that there is considerable activity within the key government departments in the lead up to the Spending Review at the end of June. The outcome will have a profound implication on the f...
National /Policy News
DEFRA Network offer to LEPs
The Defra Network has issued an Offer to Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and City Deals inviting them to work with the Network to safeguard the environment and achieve sustainable growth. The...
View the LEP Network Annual Conference 2013 photos
The LEP Network Annual Conference 2013 was held at One Great George Street, 18 April 2013. Speeches and an overview of the day have been made available on our website. Please click here to view ph...
UKCES seek LEP input into short survey about business college collaboration
UKCES are very keen that we have the input of employers into this work and would very much value the input of LEPs. Please can LEPs contribute to the consultation. The survey is on t...
Federation calls on LEPs to join forces with housing associations
Did you know that housing associations add �5.4 billion annually to the UK economy and millions of pounds within each LEP area? Working in every LEP area in the country housing associ...
Major figures to speak at London-Stanstead-Cambridge-Corridor launch conference
The 11th June sees the launch of the London-Stanstead-Cambridge-Corridor Consortium (LSCC) at a major conference in Kings Cross. This corridor links the world's leading university (Cambr...
LEP Life - news from around the Network
Double celebrations for Dorset LEP
Dorset Local Enterprise� Partnership�celebrated the completion of a �2m project with Field International Ltd - its biggest to date and its first private business investment from the...
Property leaders kick-start Cannes campaign
Property moguls and public sector leaders from across the city and county will be meeting on Wednesday 22 May to make plans to promote Leicester and Leicestershire's major development opport...
South East LEP invests in 350 new homes in Chelmsford
Around 350 new homes could be built in Chelmsford, Essex, thanks to a �1m investment by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP) SE LEP -� a business-led body focusing on eco...
Consultation launched by Local Transport Board
The new Transport Board for Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay, which will manage around �40m funding for major local transport schemes throughout the area, is today launching a cons...
New Anglia firms tell Government important ideas being held back
Ideas that could deliver new products and new services to the market could be held back because business is not getting the funding it needs according to a group of firms brought together by the...
London LEP publishes its Job & Growth Plan for London and opens bidding for funding
The London Enterprise Panel has published its Jobs & Growth Plan for London. The plan, with forewards by the Mayor and the co-chairs of the LEP, Kit Malthouse and Harvey McGrath, reflects the...
Worcestershire leading the global fight against cyber crime
Cyber crime is a growth industry with both Government and business as prime targets. The thread is increasing day by day and goes far beyond industrial espoinage and Nigerian money scams...
Around 3000 jobs boost for Rochester Riverside thanks to LEP
Up to 3,000 jobs could be created as part of a major redevelopment of Rochester Riverside, Medway, Kent, thanks to the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP). SE LEP - a busin...
GFirst LEP chair to play a pivotal role in boosting the high street
Diane Savory, the chair of GFirst Local Enterprise Partnership, has been asked to play a pivotal role in the Government's drive to boost the high street. Diane, the former chief operating...
Ministerial visit highlights early Green Deal success
The Rt Hon Greg Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change is joining Leeds City Region representatives today to see how the region's green Deal go early pilots are benefitti...
Businesses called to influence City Region's growth strategy
A call has gone out to local business leaders to join forces and have their say on future strategic plans for the Sheffield City Region. The Local Enteprise Partnership (LEP) is looking for expe...
Helping local business to access finance for growth
The Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is organising a series of free events in Surry and Hampshire. These seminars are aimed at helping local companies both understand and access...
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LEP Community: Events
Gloucestershire invite you to the second anniversary event
Invite to the GFirst LEP second anniversary event Tuesday 4th June 2013 At the Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham - 08.15 to 10.30. As a reminder, free places are rapidly filling up for our...
Gloucestershire invite you to a Public Sector Procurement Seminar
Friday 7th June 2013, 8.30am - 12.30pm. Harrison Clark Rickerbys, Cheltenham. You are invited to GFirst Local Enterprise Partnership's public sector procurement seminar for Glouceste...
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