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Devolution for York and North Yorkshire is a step closer

21/11/2023 News

An order to form a combined authority has been presented to Parliament for MPs to debate.

Helping growing sectors

09/11/2023 News

Work is progressing to help shape delivery and investment for growing sectors in York and North Yorkshire.

Region’s businesses must ‘be bold’ as York and North Yorkshire looks to devolution during major summit

03/11/2023 News

Be bold with the region’s unique assets was one of the messages heard by delegates at the York & North Yorkshire Business Summit on Friday (27).

Reignite the city: The economic impact of the creative industries

25/10/2023 Think Piece

Ahead of the York & North Yorkshire Business Summit, Cherie Federico discusses the development of the region’s knowledge-based economy.

Helping young people in York and North Yorkshire access apprenticeships

09/10/2023 Blog

Careers Hubs across England are rolling out action plans to get more young people taking apprenticeships.

Innovators urged to shape a vision for region’s future at 2023 Business Summit

03/10/2023 News

ACHIEVING economic growth through the region’s innovative business heroes will top the agenda at the York & North Yorkshire Business Summit in October.

Devolution update and the future of LEPs

04/08/2023 News

Progress towards devolution continues at pace. Preparatory work is on-going and remains on track for the laying of an order before Parliament this Autumn to form a Combined Authority for York and North Yorkshire, with Mayoral elections following in May 2024.

Skills Bootcamps to support more than 800 learners in York and North Yorkshire

04/07/2023 News

York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Y&NY; LEP) is delighted to announce an exciting new skills programme being launched across York and North Yorkshire.

Join us for our Annual Conference Celebrating the Power of Partnership

08/06/2023 News

On July 7th, we invite you to join us for our Annual Conference, where we will be celebrating the Power of Partnership and showcasing the remarkable achievements that can be accomplished when we join forces.

Work ongoing at new North Yorkshire business park

30/05/2023 News

Members of the newly formed North Yorkshire Council toured a construction site in Pickering as work to create a major new industrial park gathers pace.

Collaboration key to attract major investment opportunities

25/05/2023 Think Piece

Our Senior Manager in Trade & Investment David Ryden reports from a successful collaboration at UKREiiF 2023.

Virtual reality learning in the classroom

22/05/2023 Blog

Step inside the award winning Askham Bryan College Digital Skills Academy.

Official launch of £2.7 million high tech facilities for students

27/04/2023 News

New £2.7 million facilities to train students in the latest high tech industry skills have been officially launched at Askham Bryan College in York.

Malton technology firm first in region to receive Government’s new Made Smarter grant

03/04/2023 News

A NORTH Yorkshire firm which produces technology for use in hazardous environments is the first in the region to receive funding from a new Government initiative aimed at boosting the manufacturing sector.

Working in collaboration to support businesses

20/03/2023 News

The new North Yorkshire Council launches on 1 April. In an article from North Yorkshire County Council, economic support is discussed – and includes a comment from our chair.

The Future of LEPs: Our response to the Chancellor’s announcement

17/03/2023 News Top News

The comments made by the Chancellor in his budget speech were set within the context of devolution, continuing the move towards LEP integration into Combined Authorities.

‘Clear and Confident’ is the key to female business owners unlocking investment

08/03/2023 Think Piece

On International Women’s Day, Sue Jefferson, chair of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s Business Board, tells us how female entrepreneurs can empower themselves and redress the gender imbalance in funding and investment.

Invitation to Tender announced

16/02/2023 News

York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership is pleased to announce that the Invitation to Tender for Wave 4 Skills Bootcamps is now live.

New support for York and North Yorkshire businesses

31/01/2023 News

A leading figure in regional media has started work supporting businesses in York and North Yorkshire.

Multi-million pound rural enterprise centre in the Dales opens its doors

25/01/2023 News

A rural enterprise centre has officially opened its doors – supporting 30 new jobs.

Catterick Levelling Up Fund announcement welcomed

20/01/2023 News

The announcement of Catterick’s successful Levelling Up Fund bid has been welcomed.

Investment call for housing and net zero projects launched

03/01/2023 News

A multi-million pound call for projects in York and North Yorkshire has been launched today

£12m Northallerton link road opens

16/12/2022 News

The long-awaited opening of a multi-million pound link road and bridge in Northallerton marks a huge step towards improving travel around the town.

Take part in the York & North Yorkshire Devolution deal consultation

16/11/2022 News

We are reaching out to you as valued partners in York and North Yorkshire to publicise the consultation on the proposed York and North Yorkshire devolution deal.

Skills Bootcamps will support more than 1,000 residents

10/11/2022 News

A new skills programme is being launched across York and North Yorkshire.

Photos from York & North Yorkshire Business Summit

04/11/2022 Blog

Looking back at a great York & North Yorkshire Business Summit – and at what lies ahead.

Devolution consultation events announced

03/11/2022 News

Do you want to take part in the Devolution Consultation, but have questions? Do you want help with completing your consultation survey?

Public given chance to help shape future of devolution

21/10/2022 News

Hundreds of thousands of people across York and North Yorkshire are being given the chance to help to shape the region’s economic future that could bring benefits for generations to come.

Rolls-Royce SMR visits potential locations to inform decision on first factory

20/10/2022 News

In July, Rolls-Royce SMR announced its shortlisted locations for the first factory to manufacture components for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power station. Over the next six weeks, a team from Rolls-Royce SMR will visit the locations to gather more information that will assist with a further ‘down-select’ of the factory sites.

Carbon-reduction to take centre stage at York & North Yorkshire Business Summit

19/10/2022 News

Local businesses are set to discuss how carbon-reduction initiatives have positively impacted their businesses at the York & North Yorkshire Business Summit.