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newsletter update: JULY 2013
Chair's Blog
No10 reception for the LEPs

The Reception at No10 this week emphasised how much political capital is tied up in ensuring the LEPs are a success. Having, amongst others, two Secretaries of State and then the Prime Minister...

National /Policy News
Office for National Statistics wants feeback to help LEPs
Office for National Statistics (ONS) wishes to gather user feedback to help the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Profiles meet user needs and has produced this short questionnaire which shou...
Have your say: tell the Center for Cities what matters to you for green jobs
Economic growth and jobs are at the top of agenda for LEPs, lcoal government and many businesses alike. At the same time, the UK must work towards the ambitious target to reduce CO2 emission...
Hold the date!
Hold the date - 14th August at the BIS Conference Centre in London, we will be holding the first workshop in the codesign process for growth deals. Target audience is LEP...
The British Energy Challenge
How we make and use energy is one of the most urgent issues facing the UK, impacting on our economy, the bills we pay and the environment we live in. The Department of Energy and Climate Change ...
Helping firms to overcome barriers to achieving Growth using external advice
This is just a quick update on the Government's new Growth Voucher programme, which will test a variety of innovative approaches to helping SMEs overcome barriers to achieving growt ...
Defra launch new toolkit: Growth benefits from the natural environment
A groundbreaking toolkit, which shows local economic planners how the natural environment can enhance economic growth and help avoid future costs to growth that could arise from the environment, h...
BT offering 'employability boot camp' for 1000 young people
BT, the National Apprenticeship Service and MyKindaCrowd are working together to actively improve the work readiness of 16-18 years old. BT will coach up to 1000 people throug...
MPs welcome potential of LEPs to improve skills through further education
A Westminster Hall debate on June 4th showed MPs' acute awareness of the need to bring edu...
Further guidance for LEPs on European funds
Further supplementary guidance has been issued to Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) on the devel...
Developing local skills for a low carbon future
Who we are...The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies is a network of colleges, private training providers, universities and manufacturers who deliver training and qua...
Scotland analysis: Business and microeconomic framework
The UK Government has today published the fourth paper in the Scotland analysis series, which examines the potential impact of Scottish independence on the business framework. The paper, Scotla...
157 NW University start up companies launched in less than three years
HE Champions for Enterprise is a three year collaborative project across nine North West of England universities. It has not only launched 157 new companies - but has provided in depth e...
Welfare to Work UK convention
The Give us a Chance (GUAC) consortium of social landlords and the National Housing Federation (NHF) led a discussion at the Welfare to Work UK Convention in Manchester earleir this month. The...
LGA/LEP Network workshop: making your LEP work
LGA/LEP Network workshop: making your LEP work is a joint information event to be held on 25 September 2013 in London. Please click here to download the file...
LEP Life - news from around the Network
Airport hub study commissioned says LEP
A consortium of five organisations has appointed Regeneris, an economic development and regenration consultancy, to conduct a significant economic impact study of the main competing Airport...
WLEP launches new 'Access to Finance' Portal
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of a new 'Access to finance' portal, accessible via http://accesstofinance.wlep.co.uk. The site is a...
South East LEP appoints new chairman
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SE LEP) has appointed Peter Jones CBE as its new chairman. Mr Jones, who is committed to continuing to strengthen the private sector input into...
New Anglia publishes its Plan for Growth
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has published the first draft of its Plan for Growth, which sets out its vision and strategy for economic growth in Norfolk and Suffolk. The LEP is...
South East Midlands attractions are highlighted for visitors
Fifty UK destinations have been highlighted top visitor attractions in a tourism map launched this week by South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP). The Visitor Map, designed t...
New Anglia launch new Small Loans Fund
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is today (July 2) launching a new Small Loans Fund - to help kick-start smaller commercial development projects. The LEP is making availabl...
Hereford Enterprise Zone sets its sights on US in new campaign
Defence and security companies in North America and Canada looking to expand their operations into Europe are beign targeted in a new campaign by Hereford Enterprise Zone. The International pro... 
LEP offers information to help young people make better career choices
Leeds City Region LEP offers up-to-date informtaion to help young people make better career choices. Stephanie Burras, Chair of the Leeds City Region Employment and Skills Panel this morning addres...
Annual report demostrates TVU is delivering on its commitments
Tees Valley Unlimited has helped attract £500m of private sector investment and created or safeguarded 3,000 jobs in the area, according to its latest annual report, which is unveiled...
Business growth top priority for LEP
Hertfordshire's business community gathered to have a say on the future direction of the country's economy at The Local Enteprise Partnership's (LEP) Growth Strategy consultation e...
The rural economy is set for a boost thanks to a new network - and the University of Warwick Science Park will play an active role in it. Warwickshire County Council is leading the Rural G...
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...

Hold the date!

On the 14 August, at the BIS Conference Centre in london, we will be holding the first workshop in the codesign process for growth deals...

 

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