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Virtual reality learning in the classroom

22/05/2023 Blog

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

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.

Malton in determined bid to become one of England’s leading Circular Towns.

22/09/2022 Blog

The Circular Malton and Norton initiative, established in 2019, is working on expansion and seeking investment.

Selby striding towards a circular future

03/09/2022 Blog

The circular economy in Selby is gathering pace; our last blog on Selby looked at their action plan for the future, and now Selby District AVS, who head up the project, are beginning to put that into action.

Scarborough sharpens up with Repair Café success

03/09/2022 Blog

Summer is in full swing, and Circular Scarborough have taken the opportunity to try new things, hosting their first Repair Café in the town as part of their Circular Towns project.

Circular Towns: Selby taking a grassroots approach to bring the circular economy to life

29/04/2022 Blog

In our December Circular Towns blog, we explored the existing context of Scarborough and Selby, and why they decided to participate in the pilot scheme – in this update, we’ll explore the next steps for Selby, and what they’re hoping to achieve over the next few months.

Circular Towns: Malton embarks on two large-scale circular economy projects

13/04/2022 Blog

Malton is moving ahead with two large-scale demonstrator projects to bring the circular economy into the community and start creating tangible benefits.

Join the Scarborough Flax Experiment and meet Carol, one of Scarborough’s circular economy champions

06/04/2022 Blog

Finding ways to adapt to our changing world is crucial to being able to meet the new challenges that face us. The cost of living, food prices, and energy costs are rising, putting families and communities under new strains – but the circular economy offers a mechanism to alleviate those pressures, whilst limiting the impact of climate change and emissions.

Green & Sustainable Development AMBITION for FE & Skills

17/12/2021 Blog

Alex Miles, Managing Director of Yorkshire Learning Providers has written a blog for the YNY LEP to share how a green & sustainable ambition has been created for the Further Education and Skills Sector.

Circular Towns Guide empowers North Yorkshire communities to fight climate change

16/12/2021 Blog

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today, and radical action is needed to combat it – not just in business, but in our communities too. By adapting the way we live, work, travel, and interact with each other, we can generate significant impacts that can have a huge impact. Many of the conversations at COP26 likewise highlighted the need for communities to create collective action to tackle the climate crisis – but the right tools are needed to achieve this.

Farming industry worth an estimated £1bn held back by legislation

11/12/2021 Blog Grow Yorkshire

On Friday the Financial Times reported on UK businesses missing out on the potential £1bn domestic consumer market for CBD in the article ‘Hemp farmers lose their cool over post-Brexit regulations’. In this blog, Grow Yorkshire Lead Mark Blakeston gives his perspective on the development of the industry in Yorkshire and how legislation is holding it back.

The Green Future Starts Locally: local approaches to tackling climate change

09/12/2021 Blog

YNY LEP Energy Programme Lead Katie Privett discusses highlights from COP26, and the ambitious projects happening on local levels in cities and regions around the world.

Putting people at the centre of energy systems

03/12/2021 Blog

Katie Privett, Energy Programme Lead for the YNY LEP, reflects on her exploration of sustainable energy ideas at COP26 and why it's important these initiatives put communities at the centre.

Askham Bryan faces up to challenges of becoming a circular college

13/11/2021 Blog

In this guest blog, Dr Tim Whitaker, CEO and Principal of Askham Bryan College shares how the circular ambitions of the college have fared during the challenges of the last twelve months.

Yorkshire comes together to boost business and build healthier and happier communities

01/11/2021 Blog

Our Low Carbon and Environment Team report from the Harrogate Net Zero Business Conference.

Finding Your Tribe - How Gaining Allies Makes Good Business Sense.

30/09/2021 Blog

Even in 2021, women are underrepresented at every level of business. Can this fact be correct?

Helen Simpson OBE introduces new programme of engagement

15/09/2021 News Blog

We’re excited to bring you our refreshed website and launch our autumn/ winter programme of engagement with you today.

Three major strategic projects where partnership has made all the difference

05/08/2021 Blog

This month with are celebrating collaboration in our P=Partnership campaign. Our COO James Farrar shares 3 major strategic projects from across York & North Yorkshire where partnership have made all the difference.

How can skills training create new opportunities for SMEs across the region as we come out of lockdown?

21/04/2021 Blog

Sue Dawson, Programmes and Relationship Manager at Calderdale College, oversees the Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) programme and explains why businesses should invest in their staff’s skills right now.

International Women’s Day 2021– how has COVID impacted on women at work?

08/03/2021 Blog

Aissa Gallie, Head of Communications and Organisational Development at York & North Yorkshire LEP, reflects on how COVID has impacted on women at work as we celebrate International Women’s Day

How businesses could benefit from Circular Economy during lockdown

03/11/2020 Blog

David Dickson, Chair of the LEP Infrastructure Board, talks about how businesses can leverage circular economy as a solution to the current crisis.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #9

29/10/2020 Blog

The ninth of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #8

28/10/2020 Blog

The eighth of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #6

26/10/2020 Blog

The sixth of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #7

26/10/2020 Blog

The seventh of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.

A sense of place - a business owner's hopes for town deal boards

26/10/2020 Blog

Richard Askew shares his views on the concept of 'place' and the developing town deals.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #5

23/10/2020 Blog

The fifth of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #4

22/10/2020 Blog

The fourth of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #3

21/10/2020 Blog

The third of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.

A Plan to Reshape our Economy: Pledge #2

20/10/2020 Blog

The second of our Ten Pledges to Reshape our Economy.