News

Proposals shortlisted for Great Place Scheme Funds

TWO proposals within York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding have been shortlisted for Great Place Scheme funding of up to £1.5m over three years after close working with the LEP.

European Social Funds Contracts Awarded

York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding will benefit from a £20 million investment in skills from the European Social Fund (ESF).

Shaping Skills for the Future

The Area Based Review for the York, North Yorkshire, East Riding and Humber area has begun, with the first meeting taking place on 6 October 2016.

North Yorkshire Schools Benefit from Investment in Quality Careers Guidance

Three schools involved in the successful North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) Careers Guidance in Schools project Putting The Learner First – Progression for Success, which was co-funded by the LEP, have been awarded a Careers Quality Award.

Chancellor Announces More Certainty on EU Funded Projects

The LEP fully hopes to deliver its full £85m European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) programme from 2014-2020.

Industry Expert Backs £245m Investment in York Potash Mine

We’re pleased to see the York Potash development continues to move forward, following a major investment boost.

Building an £80M Bio-Oil Company from Just £300

Our Vice Chair Shares his Hopes for the Launch of the National Food Innovation Network

Secretary of State Launches Region’s Food Innovation Network

York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding’s food and drink businesses are at the forefront of an industry led network helping revolutionise food production.

Working with Colleges for a More Highly Skilled Workforce

As our new Skills Capital project is complete, our Chairman Barry Dodd CBE hopes that the new state of the art science laboratories at Harrogate College will attract as many women as men

A Region of Great British High Streets

Amidst strong competition from nearly 900 contestants overall, Pateley Bridge has been shortlisted for the Great British High Street of the Year awards 2016, in the village category.

Helping Businesses at the Northallerton Popup Business Cafe

On November 3rd another award winning Business Cafe pops up in Northallerton. David Gibson, one of advisors attending, shares some wisdom.

First Class New Facilities At Harrogate College

Our first Skills capital investment project is now complete and a new era has started for Harrogate College’s students.

The Bioeconomy – What’s It All About?

Our Bioeconomy Expert Dr Gesa Reiss explains what the bioeconomy means.

Why Graduates Should See Yorkshire More As A Career Destination

Our Graduate Intern Megan Russell on Why Yorkshire Should Be Seen As More By Graduates as a Career Destination

Approval Given to Progress Scheme to Widen Tadcaster Bridge

Approval to progress a scheme to widen and strengthen Tadcaster Bridge has been given by the Local Enterprise Partnership and North Yorkshire County Council’s Executive to help support the economic growth of the town.

Chief Science Adviser at York’s Biorenewables Development Centre

LEP Chair Barry Dodd, CBE unveiled new technology for a visit by the Government’s Chief Scientific Advisers, senior officials and businesses at the Biorenewables Development Centre in York.

SMEs Invited to Inform Proposed ERDF Grant Innovation Schemes

We are working with Hull University inviting SME’s to complete a short survey to help inform schemes for European Regional Development Funding. Deadline for completion of surveys is September 19th.

Leveraging Private Sector Investment and Increasing Productivity

Read our Chairman’s blog about how leveraging private sector investment and increasing productivity were behind our Local Growth Deal submission for funding to government.

Vice-Chair Helping Raise Funds for Community

The LEP’s Vice-Chair David Kerfoot, MBE has helped raise £700,000 and created three new jobs for a new multi-sensory centre in Northallerton for people with physical, mental and emotional difficulties.

LEP Skills Conference A Great Success

The LEP Skills team’s Skills Update 2016 event was a huge success.

Returning to Tadcaster With our Popup Business Cafe

Our Vice Chair David Kerfoot MBE, returned to Tadcaster following the Christmas floods with our How’s Business Popup Business Cafe

Leading Industry Figure Appointed to Bioeconomy Task Group

With many years working in the sector, Rob Brocklesby has been appointed to Chair our Bioeconomy Task Group.

Call for Proposals for £10m Bioeconomy Growth Fund

FUNDING of up to £10m is available from our Bioeconomy Growth Fund to help our area’s businesses lead the sector – globally.

Second European Union Referendum Brief

Creating High Value Jobs and Increasing Productivity

Leveraging private sector investment and increasing productivity were the main drivers behind the York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Local Enterprise Partnerships submission to government for further Local Growth Funding.

New students to see the transformed Harrogate College as one of our first capital investments comes to fruition

The newly redeveloped Harrogate College throws open its doors after the LEP invests in industry standard facilities and a campus redesign

Resilient Response to Brexit from our Area’s Businesses

A survey of small businesses carried out by our growth hub, How’s Business following the result of the EU referendum, shows businesses in our area are resilient in their response.

LEP Chief Operating Officer Coordinating Area’s Response to EU Referendum

Britain’s economy is the strongest in the world with low, stable inflation, high employment and a resilient financial system.

Be Part of the Solution and Innovate Through Brexit

Our chairman, Barry Dodd CBE, blogs his optimism towards the future of UK business in the light of brexit and how innovating forwards will help provide a solution

Responding to the Outcome of the EU Referendum

We are working to maintain confidence and support our area’s businesses in the uncertainty following the EU referendum.