11th November, 2021
How LEPs work with universities to help level up
The latest report from the Academy of Social Sciences demonstrates how LEPs and other local partners are working with universities across the country ...
If you are looking for business support or guidance, your local Growth Hub is there to help you. Use the list below to locate the Growth Hub nearest to you, there are 38 across England so there's one near you - just click on your chosen LEP from the list on the right, and you'll go straight to the Growth Hub's home page.
The network of 38 Growth Hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need.
Both the www.gov.uk website and the Business Support Helpline also offer advice about starting up a business and can direct business to more support. Businesses can call 0800 998 1098 to speak to a business support advisor (9.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday).
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5th November, 2021
LEP support boosts winning bids in Community Renewal Fund projects
Following the announcement of successful bids to the UK Community Renewal Fund, LEP Network Chair, Mark Bretton, issued the following statement.
20th October, 2021
GFirst LEP lands low carbon aero investment to help boost net zero
GFirst LEP has helped secure investment from a global aerosapce company that specialises in refitting aircraft with hydrogen powered engines.