The LEP Network

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Background

The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly LEP was launched in May 2011. Private sector-led, it is a partnership between the private and public sectors and is driving the economic strategy for the area, determining local priorities and undertaking activities to drive growth and the creation of local jobs.

The LEP is business-driven and the board includes seven representatives of the private sector in Cornwall, three Cornwall Council representatives, one representative from the Isles of Scilly Council and one representative from the Combined Universities for Cornwall. The LEP aims to:

• Create more jobs, especially higher paid jobs
• Improve skills amongst everyone in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to meet tomorrow's skills needs
• Help businesses to grow
• Create a strategic framework that maximises funding opportunities and support for businesses
• Create an infrastructure in Cornwall that helps businesses to thrive
• Create a 'can do' enterprise culture
• Protect the value of our environment
• Seize the opportunities presented by superfast broadband and the global marketplace
• Help overcome the barriers that hold back business growth

Geography

The LEP covers the local authority areas of the county of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Board and Governance

Chair: Chris Pomfret

Enterprise Zone(s)

The Newquay Aerohub Enterprise Zone is situated at Newquay Cornwall Airport.

Key contact(s)

Mel Richardson (LEP Manager)

Debbie Osborne (Support Administrator to Chairman and Board)

Phone: 01872 224214
Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]

LEP Twitter: @LEPCornwall

http://www.cornwallandislesofscillylep.com/