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Internationally acclaimed author and economist speaks at York & North Yorkshire LEP event on how doughnut economics can help build circular cities and regions

The York & North Yorkshire LEP is excited to announce that internationally- acclaimed economist and author Kate Raworth will be guest speaker at an event on Tuesday 16th March looking at how doughnut economics can help cities and regions thrive in a circular economy.

York & North Yorkshire LEP and partners launch £1m project aimed to boost women in the workforce

York & North Yorkshire LEP and partners are launching a new £1m project to boost women in the workforce on International Women’s Day 2021 (Monday 8 March).

LEP response to today's Budget

 

Chair of the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership, David Kerfoot MBE DL, gives his reaction to today’s Budget news.

National Love Local Day – business nominations

Businesses in York and North Yorkshire have been nominated as most loved as part of national Love Local Day.

Digital investment will help rural areas reach their potential

A £3m investment has been approved to provide digital technology to support recovery and growth for communities and businesses across North Yorkshire.

York & North Yorkshire LEP employer event showcases benefits of apprenticeships

The York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership hosted an online event to support this year’s National Apprenticeship Week running from 8-14th February.

Woodsmith Project apprenticeship programme open for applications

Anglo American, the owner of the Woodsmith Project on the North Yorkshire coast, has kicked off National Apprenticeship week by announcing the launch of its 2021 apprenticeship programme

York & North Yorkshire LEP joins partners to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2021

The York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership has today announced its plan to support this year’s National Apprenticeship Week running from 8-14th February.

Still time to apply for board positions

There is still time for business leaders to apply for positions to help drive forward the York and North Yorkshire economy.

Call for local SMEs to benefit from ‘green’ business support

The York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today launched a business support programme to help local businesses make significant cost savings, whilst also saving the planet.

York & North Yorkshire LEP host largest ever skills conference

Last week, the York & North Yorkshire LEP hosted its largest ever skills conference with over 120 delegates and a prestigious line up of speakers and panellists attending.

York Central regeneration a step closer as site clearance works begin

A new generation of jobs, housing, leisure and cultural facilities for York move a step closer next week as early site clearance works take place on the York Central site.

YNY LEP and Careers and Enterprise Company continue support for region’s young people

York & North Yorkshire LEP and the Careers and Enterprise Company are hosting an information event to prepare young people for their future careers

Business leaders sought for board positions

Business leaders are sought to help drive forward the York & North Yorkshire economy.

York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership welcomes £4.6bn business support announcement

A statement from our chair following today's £4.6bn announcement about support for businesses

‘Shape your Future’ guidance updated to enable informed career and training choices

A new, updated booklet- ‘Shape your Future in York & North Yorkshire 2021/22- is being launched today to support the provision of high-quality careers guidance in the region.

Local Authority Climate Action Plans: Waste Minimisation

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Network Rail completes multi-million upgrade to North Yorkshire rail route

A major project to improve rail connectivity between Harrogate and York has been completed. The scheme includes £9.6m secured by the York & North Yorkshire LEP, secured from the Government's Local Growth Fund.

Support & Funding to help your business benefit from Circular Economy

Treadmills delivers economic boost as first phase opens to the public

The first phase of the transformational Treadmills regeneration project has opened to the public, providing a timely boost to the local community and economy in Northallerton.

Careers and Enterprise Company #CareersLeadersCan Campaign

For the first 12 days of December, the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) want to celebrate Careers Leaders and the impact they make on the lives of young people.

Feel Real York encourages increased openness about emotional health

A new campaign in York is asking people to talk more about how they are really feeling during the pandemic, and to share and use resources to support their emotional wellbeing.

 

 

Maximise your business’s potential through a circular economy

Yorkshire as a focus for innovation in food manufacturing sustainability

How can your business benefit from the circular economy?

Future Circular Towns and Communities

Highlighting the region’s opportunities to capitalise on the Government’s ‘Green Plan’

David A Kerfoot MBE DL, Chair of the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership, has responded to the latest announcement from the Government to fund a ‘green plan’.