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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.

North Yorkshire’s town centres secure Friendly Wi-Fi certification

25/07/2022 News

A free public wi-fi service across North Yorkshire which has clocked more than 860,000 users since its launch has secured official recognition for providing safe connections.

City backs GBR bid and says #Yes2York

11/07/2022 News

Following the Government's announcement that York is one of six locations shortlisted to be the home of the Great British Railways (GBR) HQ, leaders are asking the public to show their support.

Business leaders praise improvements to major road junction

06/07/2022 News

Business leaders have praised a multi-million pound upgrade to one of North Yorkshire’s busiest junctions to help tackle traffic tailbacks and attract new enterprise to the county.

Richmondshire shortlisted for Rolls Royce plant

05/07/2022 News

Richmondshire has been named as one of seven sites on the short list for a Rolls Royce factory.

Series of water management works in Aireville Park complete

16/06/2022 News

An important scheme to better manage the flow of water along Gallow Syke in Aireville Park and provide additional protection to premises downstream is now complete.

Queen’s Birthday Honours: Board member Jane Lady Gibson receives OBE

07/06/2022 News

We would like to extend our congratulations to board member, Jane Lady Gibson, who was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to volunteering, heritage and the arts.

Queen’s Birthday Honours: Board member Jan Thornton receives MBE

02/06/2022 News

Congratulations to our board member Jan Thornton, who has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, receiving an MBE for her services to rural communities in Yorkshire.

Free skills training helps 500 businesses in the region

01/06/2022 News

The Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) Programme is celebrating a major milestone in the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding region, having provided free skills training to a total of 500 businesses and 1,611 employees since it began in April 2019.

York hands over keys to renovated Guildhall

17/05/2022 News

City of York Council is marking the successful completion and handover of the historic Guildhall as it hands over the keys to the building to its new leaseholder, the University of York.

A1(M) junction improvement project is complete

27/04/2022 News

A multi-million pound project to improve one of North Yorkshire’s busiest junctions has been completed to help tackle traffic congestion and improve road safety.