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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.

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.

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.

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.

Wheels in motion for rural shared mobility schemes

03/10/2022 News

Rural communities in North Yorkshire could soon benefit from a boost in sustainable transport options as plans are developed to implement shared mobility schemes.

Business leaders invited to help transform the future of York and North Yorkshire at ‘Business Summit’

28/09/2022 News

Leaders of businesses of all sizes from across York and North Yorkshire are invited to a ‘Business Summit’ on 21 October. The summit, held in York, will focus on the opportunities that both devolution and carbon reduction will bring to the region and how it will benefit business.

Devolution deal set to provide huge financial opportunities

27/09/2022 News

A much-anticipated devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire would provide one of the best financial agreements secured from the Government in the North of England as a foundation for bringing a host of benefits for hundreds of thousands of people.

Sign-up for the York & North Yorkshire Business Summit

20/09/2022 News

Businesses in York and North Yorkshire are facing fresh challenges but there could be a brighter future with Devolution and the push for net zero bringing huge opportunities for growth.

Mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

09/09/2022 News

Alongside the rest of nation, the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and we extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

Northern business leaders call on new PM to back five-point plan to unlock North’s full potential

05/09/2022 News

NP11 group of Northern Local Enterprise partnerships sets out five key offers from the North to help the new Government meet the challenges and opportunities the UK faces

The new generation of prized construction workers who are choosing practical careers

01/09/2022 News

Electrical apprentice Dylan Priestley shunned university in favour of learning a trade, as part of a new generation of highly-prized construction workers.

York & North Yorkshire LEP look to commission research agency for important skills programme evaluation

12/08/2022 News

York & North Yorkshire LEP are looking to recruit a research agency to work with them on evaluating a ground breaking skills programme.

Plans for landmark devolution deal to bring much-needed powers to York and North Yorkshire unveiled

01/08/2022 News

Long-awaited proposals for a landmark devolution deal to hand over key decision-making powers while bringing hundreds of millions of pounds of investment to York and North Yorkshire have been unveiled.

Reaction to York & North Yorkshire Devolution announcement

01/08/2022 News

York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed today’s announcement of a proposed devolution deal.