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newsletter update: AUGUST 2013
Chair's Blog
David comments on the busy summer
 
There has been no let up in activity over the summer. A number of workshops have now been held involving the LEP Network and the Government to co-design the implementation of the Growth Deal Poli...
National /Policy News
Global study highlights how Green Infrastructure aids economic growth
Investment in multi-functional green space of Green Infrastructure (GI) encourages inward investment and can attract increased visitor spending at a local level, according to findings of a new resea...
Survey about changes to the way employers report PAYE
Following the introduction of real time reporting of PAYE information in April this year, HMRC have launched an online survey to learn more about how employers and agents are finding the obligatio ...
LEP input into survey required
A survey is being run in association with the Local Government Chronicle to understand the future role and purpose of local government, and how the shape of the workforce is changing as LG and i...
Research study: LEP Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Model Tasks
Research study: LEP Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Model Tasks. The survey will help individual LEP entrepreneurs to identify their perceived strengths and weaknesses in terms of busines...
BIS publication of the Government's response to LEPs
BIS Publication of the Government's Interim Response to the Committee's Ninth Report: Local Enterprise Partnerships. Click here to download the file...
Construction Industrial Strategy
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published a series which brings together all documents relating to the Contruction Industrial Strategy. The three publications relate to:UK ...
Minutes from the DEFRA Round Table meeting 9th July
Minutes of the DEFRA LEP Round Table Tuesday 9th July 2013. Welcome, minutes of last meeting Francis Marlow, DEFRA, welcomed all and apologised for the last minute change of room...
Growth benefits from the natural environment
A groundbreaking toolkit which has already generated considerable interest, that shows LEPs and local economic strategists how the natural environment can enhance economic growth and how to help avo...
BIS launches Stage 1 of the 2014-2020 Assisted Areas Map Consultation
LEPs have been asked to identify their economic priorities in disadvantaged local areas to help the Government to produce the 2014-2020 Assisted Areas Map. Assisted Areas are locations where regiona...
CACHE proactivley engaging with LEPs
The Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE) are the leading specialist Awarding Organisation for the Care, Health and Education Sector. Founded in 1945 as the National Nursery E...
LAAP seeks business LEP representative
The Local Adaptation Advisary Panel, which is led by local government, directly influences the work of Defra's Adapting to Climate Change Programme and its delivery bodies such as the Envir...
LEP Life - news from around the Network
Apprenticeship drive launched to tackle youth unemployment
A campaign aimed at generating interest among employers across Greater Birmingham is taking advantage of more than 2,000 apprenticeship grants available specifically in this area. The 100-day c...
Have your say about the future of Heathrow
Enterprise M3, along with four other partnership organisations around Heathrow*, has appointed Regeneris Consulting to conduct a study looking into the economic implications of future devel ...
Funding boost for Lincolnshire's coastal towns
Coastal towns in Greater Lincolnshire are set for a funding boost after the Government announced a five per cent increase to the Coastal Communitites Fund today. The fund, which was launched i...
New centre to help Coventry & Warwickshire
A centre, designed to help new and small rural businesses thrive, has opened its doors to its new manager. The Rural Innovation Centre, based at Stoneleigh Park, has been created to support...
Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Loan Scheme now open for applications
Berkshire, Tuesday 20 August - The Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Loan Scheme, which forms part of the Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator, is now open to applications from eligible local bu...
The Skills for Growth bank is open for business
Liverpool City Region's £32 million skills investment programme for businesses is now open for business. The Board of Directors met on 16 August 2013 for their inagural Board meet...
Government asks public for views on a Combined Authority
This week, the Government has announced a public consultation on plans for a combined authority for the Sheffield City region (SCR). The consultation asks for public views on a document, which w...
Swindon & Wiltshire LEP to drive growth through skills training
The Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Serco Vocational Training will provide skills training to the area's workforce, in order to aid business growth. having acq ... 
Innovative Love Northamptonshire campaign targets London and attracts over 50 business investment enquiries
Love Northamptonshire, an innovative new campaign championing Northamptonshire as an ideal location for business, has resulted in over 50 enquiries from companies interested in moving to the coun...
New Anglia LEP to provide a 'razor sharp' focus on skills
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is launching two Skills Summits to help provide a 'razor sharp focus' to deliver the skills that businesses need. The Ipswitch and Norwich...
LEP Community: Forum
Have your say! Top discussion topics this month...

TOURISM:
How are LEPs interacting with Destination Management Organisations?
 
GREEN ECONOMY:
Seeking a grant
 
LEP Community: Events

Annual Conference and Social Housing Exhibition 2013

18-20 September 2013, The ICC, Birmingham Huosing is breaking through the traditional boundaries of providing homes. Join us at our annual conference that will help you capitalise on...

World Class Skills: developing a workforce for the Future

Enterprise M3 Skills Conference - 10 September, H.G. Wells Conference & events Centre, Woking. The Enterprise M3 area benefits from highly skilled residents, with 39.5% of residents e

 

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