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Yorkshire Skills Receiving National Acclaim

16/12/2016 Archived

With the New Year approaching here's a round up of some of our area's amazing skills achievments this year.

Calls for European Funding Open with £13 Million for Economic Growth

16/12/2016 Archived

AROUND £13 million in funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is being made available for investment to create jobs and economic growth.

Chairman's Blog: Brexit Must Deliver for Rural Yorkshire

06/12/2016 Archived

Our Chairman Barry Dodd CBE blogs about the importance of ensuring Brexit delivers for rural Yorkshire.

Second Round Opens for Bioeconomy Growth Fund

01/12/2016 Archived

The second round of the LEP’s Bioeconomy Growth Fund to grow our area’s innovative bio-businesses has opened and is accepting expressions of interest.

Funding For Economic Growth Announced in Autumn Statement 2016

24/11/2016 Archived

In the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement to the House of Commons todady he announced £556m in Local Growth Funding to North of England's LEPs.

Blog: Business is all About People

15/11/2016 Archived

Liz Barker, our Enterprise Partnership Officer blogs about the importance of people and networking in business. With over five years experience in post, Liz says the same message still rings true. Have a read!

Innovative New Facilities Open at Askham Bryan College

10/11/2016 Archived

THE construction of a new Agri-Tech Innovation Centre and Land Based Engineering Workshop has been completed at Askham Bryan College

Proposals shortlisted for Great Place Scheme Funds

08/11/2016 Archived

TWO proposals within York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding have been shortlisted for Great Place Scheme funding of up to £1.5m over three years after close working with the LEP.

European Social Funds Contracts Awarded

04/11/2016 Archived

York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding will benefit from a £20 million investment in skills from the European Social Fund (ESF).

Shaping Skills for the Future

03/11/2016 Archived

The Area Based Review for the York, North Yorkshire, East Riding and Humber area has begun, with the first meeting taking place on 6 October 2016.

North Yorkshire Schools Benefit from Investment in Quality Careers Guidance

03/11/2016 Archived

Three schools involved in the successful North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) Careers Guidance in Schools project Putting The Learner First – Progression for Success, which was co-funded by the LEP, have been awarded a Careers Quality Award.

Chancellor Announces More Certainty on EU Funded Projects

03/11/2016 Archived

The LEP fully hopes to deliver its full £85m European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) programme from 2014-2020.

Industry Expert Backs £245m Investment in York Potash Mine

02/11/2016 Archived

We’re pleased to see the York Potash development continues to move forward, following a major investment boost.

Building an £80M Bio-Oil Company from Just £300

01/11/2016 Archived

Our Vice Chair Shares his Hopes for the Launch of the National Food Innovation Network

Secretary of State Launches Region's Food Innovation Network

24/10/2016 Archived

York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding’s food and drink businesses are at the forefront of an industry led network helping revolutionise food production.

Working with Colleges for a More Highly Skilled Workforce

20/10/2016 Archived

As our new Skills Capital project is complete, our Chairman Barry Dodd CBE hopes that the new state of the art science laboratories at Harrogate College will attract as many women as men

A Region of Great British High Streets

20/10/2016 Archived

Amidst strong competition from nearly 900 contestants overall, Pateley Bridge has been shortlisted for the Great British High Street of the Year awards 2016, in the village category.

Helping Businesses at the Northallerton Popup Business Cafe

19/10/2016 Archived

On November 3rd another award winning Business Cafe pops up in Northallerton. David Gibson, one of advisors attending, shares some wisdom.

First Class New Facilities At Harrogate College

07/10/2016 Archived

Our first Skills capital investment project is now complete and a new era has started for Harrogate College's students.

The Bioeconomy - What's It All About?

03/10/2016 Archived

Our Bioeconomy Expert Dr Gesa Reiss explains what the bioeconomy means.

Why Graduates Should See Yorkshire More As A Career Destination

14/09/2016 Archived

Our Graduate Intern Megan Russell on Why Yorkshire Should Be Seen As More By Graduates as a Career Destination

Approval Given to Progress Scheme to Widen Tadcaster Bridge

14/09/2016 Archived

Approval to progress a scheme to widen and strengthen Tadcaster Bridge has been given by the Local Enterprise Partnership and North Yorkshire County Council's Executive to help support the economic growth of the town.

Chief Science Adviser at York's Biorenewables Development Centre

14/09/2016 Archived

LEP Chair Barry Dodd, CBE unveiled new technology for a visit by the Government's Chief Scientific Advisers, senior officials and businesses at the Biorenewables Development Centre in York.

SMEs Invited to Inform Proposed ERDF Grant Innovation Schemes

14/09/2016 Archived

We are working with Hull University inviting SME's to complete a short survey to help inform schemes for European Regional Development Funding. Deadline for completion of surveys is September 19th.

Leveraging Private Sector Investment and Increasing Productivity

13/09/2016 Archived

Read our Chairman's blog about how leveraging private sector investment and increasing productivity were behind our Local Growth Deal submission for funding to government.

Vice-Chair Helping Raise Funds for Community

13/09/2016 Archived

The LEP’s Vice-Chair David Kerfoot, MBE has helped raise £700,000 and created three new jobs for a new multi-sensory centre in Northallerton for people with physical, mental and emotional difficulties.

LEP Skills Conference A Great Success

13/09/2016 Archived

The LEP Skills team’s Skills Update 2016 event was a huge success.

Returning to Tadcaster With our Popup Business Cafe

09/09/2016 Archived

Our Vice Chair David Kerfoot MBE, returned to Tadcaster following the Christmas floods with our How's Business Popup Business Cafe

Leading Industry Figure Appointed to Bioeconomy Task Group

08/09/2016 Archived

With many years working in the sector, Rob Brocklesby has been appointed to Chair our Bioeconomy Task Group.

Call for Proposals for £10m Bioeconomy Growth Fund

08/09/2016 Archived

FUNDING of up to £10m is available from our Bioeconomy Growth Fund to help our area's businesses lead the sector - globally.