News

Successful Places and a Well Connected Economy Annual Review

David Dickson, Chair of the LEP's Infrastructure Board talks about our progress this year.

Chief Operating Officer's Annual Review

Our Chief Operating Officer James Farrar gives his review of the LEP's progress this year.

The Chair's Annual Review

Our Chair Barry Dodd CBE gives his view on the Local Enterprise Partnerships work this year.

Skilled and Inspired People's Annual Review

The Chair of the LEP's Skills and Employability Programme Board Dr Ruth Smith, talks about our progress this year.

Northallerton Popup Inspired Business Start-Up

The Popup Business Café returns to Northallerton July 6th

A Boost for Our Work Linking Schools and Businesses

Former secondee Louise Lunn has joined us as the Lead Enterprise Co-ordinator for our work with The Careers Enterprise Company, linking up York and North Yorkshire’s schools and businesses.

Profitable, Ambitious Businesses and Leading the Bioeconomy

Our Vice Chair David A. Kerfoot MBE, talks about the LEP's progress this year.

Local Training Provider Nominated for National Apprenticeship Team of the Year

Our partners at Derwent Training Association (DTA) have been named finalists in the nationwide search for the UK’s apprenticeship team of the year.

Replacing Bridge to Unlock Economic Growth

WORK to replace a flood-blighted bridge – which will bring huge benefits to a North Yorkshire industrial estate – has begun.

Work Begins at North Northallerton Major Housing Project

Work has begun on site at North Northallerton for a project that will see the development of around 1000 new homes.

Work Begins at North Northallerton Development

Businesses Working Together at the Pocklington Popup Business Café

Experts are excited to offer up their wisdom to businesses and startups at the Pocklington Popup Business Café on Thursday 15^th June.

Interested in our Growth Hub? Meet the Pocklington Experts

On June 15^th the How’s Business Popup Business Café arrives at Pocklington Arts Centre with free, expert and impartial advice for business owners and startups.

Local Business Welcomes the Popup Business Café to Boroughbridge

Here’s why Hugh Finks the Boroughbridge Popup Business Advice Café on Thursday 23rd May is a Great Idea.

Free Expert Advice at the Popup Business Café in Settle

On 18^th May the How’s Business Popup Business Café comes to Settle offering free, impartial advice to business owners and startups from 12-4pm at the Royal Oak Hotel, Kirkgate.

Increasing Our Skilled Workforce [Case Study]

WE'RE pleased to report a success story from one our delivery partners at Prospects Services about a young person who has recently received the benefits of one of our skills funding programmes.

£400m Fund launches for Northern SMEs

The British Business Bank has launched its £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), aimed at boosting the North of England’s economy and helping the region’s businesses realise their growth potential.

Free Business Advice at Selby Popup

On 27th April the Popup Business Cafe comes to Selby!

Green Hydrogen Energy - What's the Delay?

Our Bioeconomy Development Officer Gesa Reiss blogs on the potential of 'Green' Hydrogen as a source of low carbon energy that our area is well placed to take advantage of.

Creating Apprenticeships to Boost Your Bottom Line

AT the Local Enterprise Partnership, helping ensure businesses have a workforce with the skills they need both today and tomorrow is an essential part of our work.

Consulting on the Industrial Strategy

The LEP are looking for businesses and organisations feeback on our Industrial Strategy Response

Work Begins At £105m Business Park With Potential for 2,550 Jobs

Work has started on site at Sheburn2, a £105m Yorkshire business park, which has the capacity to create 2,550 jobs.

Business Advice Pops up at Whitby Business Cafe

On the 28th March the Popup Business Cafe Arrives in Whitby!

Business Advice Pops Up at Malton Business Cafe

ON the 23rd of March the Popup Business Café will be coming to Malton!

Digital Expert Recommends How's Business Popups to Transform Your Business

We spoke to Jack Karpinski of StudioExcel - one of the experts advising at the Whitby Popup Business Cafe

Encouraging Businesses to Take On Apprentices

ENSURING BUSINESSES have a workforce with the skills they need is crucial for our economy and encouraging the take-up of apprenticeships is vital for this.

Innovative Agri Centre Officially Opens

A £2.4m agriculture and engineering hub at York-based Askham Bryan College has now been officially opened providing a practical and innovative centre for its students and a valuable training resource for, and link with, industry.

Northern Powerhouse Minister Visits Major North Yorkshire Project

Minister for the Northern Powerhouse Andrew Percy MP attended Sirius Minerals mine in North Yorkshire last week.

Funding for Organisations Helping Unemployed People Progress to Work

As part of our European Social Fund provision, Humber Learning Consortium have launched the third round of the Community Grants Programme 2016-18.

£23.68 Million More For Jobs and Growth

Our Chair Barry Dodd CBE blogs about York Central Enterprise Zone, the Local Growth Deal and the importance of local knowledge to achievie economic growth.