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newsletter update: June 2013

Chair's Blog

LEP Chair comments on the Single Local Growth Fund

The announcement of the initial £2bn funding for the Single Local Growth Fund, is a clear indicator of the way that the Government is positioning LEPs at the very heart of policies to drive...

National /Policy News

	New report on the future of LEPs A new report with contributions from academics and key players from regional development consider the future role of LEPs. Click here to view...
	APPG: Rising to the challenge Rising to the challenge: how LEPs can deliver local growth strategies Call for evidence. Click here to download file...
	Investing in Britain's future: what does it mean for LEPs? Investing in Britian's Future contained some positive news for LEPs. This article contains a summary of where LEPs were referenced. It is positive that £2bn a year will be allocated to LEPs...
	High house prices choke economic recovery Employers across England have voiced concerns about the impact of sky-rocketing rents and house proces choking economic recovery. A survey, conducted by Comres on behalf of the National Housin...
	APPG on Local Growth, LEPs and Enterprise Zones The All Party Parliamentary Group has published a report on Local Growth, Local Enterprise Partnerships and Enterprise Zones. Skills and employment in the age of Local Growth Deals can be viewed he...
	Local Enterprise Partnerships Event The Local Enterprise Partnerships event 5 July 2013, 1 Victoria, BIS, Conference Centre, London SW1H 0ET 11:00 registration and Coffee 11:20 Opening remarks from LEP Netwo...
	House of Commons Transport Select Committee to carry out an inquiry The House of Commons Select Committee has deided to carry out an inquiry into local decision making in transport expenditure. The inquiry is likely to be launched with a formal call for...
	Social Enterprise UK offering LEPs free membership At a recent conference Social Enterprise UK announced they are offering all LEPs free membership for one year so that together they can develop a package of support that will help LEPs meet their...

LEP Life - news from around the Network

	New campaign to attract businesses to Northamptonshire - Britain's most enterprising county An innovative new campaign is encouraging businesses based elsewhere in the UK and overseas to consider investing in Northamptonshire - the most enterprising place in Britain. Love Northam...
	Mobile phone cold spots hold back growth Contracts, jobs and efficiencies are potentially being lost from the South East economy as a result of businesses suffering poor or no mobile phone coverage - research by the South East Lo...
	The Marches LEP appoints new Chairman The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has appointed Shropshire businessman Graham Wynn OBE as its new chairman. Mr Wynn is chairman of the TTC Group, the UK's leading national driver train...
	£2.5 million funding for Sentinel Housing association Enterprise M3, the Local Enterprise Partnership for the wider M3 corridor from the New Forest in the south west to Staines in the north east, today announced it has awarded £2.5 million...
	Delivering the next generation workforce to meet tomorrow's business needs Berkshire, 17th June 2013 - Bridging the skills gap in Berkshire was the key component of the Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Breakfast Meeting, hosted by Alok Sharma...
	LEP plans consultation events Helping the Heart of the South West to access a greater share of EU and Government funds is the aim of a series of events being held later this month, aimed at business and organisations throu...
	Minister hears LEP's ambitious economic growth plans DCLG Minister Brandon Lewis met with Cheshire and Warrington's Local Enterprise Partnerhip (LEP) last Thursday to hear about its ambitous plans to grow the economy further, faster. The Min...
	Apprentice wage subsides for the High Value Manufacturing Sector Employers in the Black Country's High Value Manufacturing Sector are now being offered wage subsidies by the Black Country Skills Factory of up to £3,500 if they take on a new Enginee...
	Event to connect local business with university Local businesses will hear about the support on offer from Bath Spa University next week, at an evening of networking and knowledge exchange in Corsham. In partnership with the Swindon & Wilts...

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

International Trade Conference
The International Trade Conference is back for its second year! The British Chambers of Commerce annual International Trade Conference will be held on the 17th October 2013 at Central Hall Westminster...
Tees Valley Business Summit
The Tees Valley Business Summit is back for a second year with even more exhibitors, more seminars, more networking and more opportunities for you to do business. To ensure you don't miss ou...

DEFRA LEP Round Table

Venue: Room 808, 8th Floor, Noble House, 17 Smith Square, London SW1P 3JR. Time: 12:45-1:15pm Networking Lunch; 1.15-4.00 LEP Round Table meeting...

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