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Encouraging Businesses to Take On Apprentices

06/03/2017 Archived

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

01/03/2017 Archived

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

01/03/2017 Archived

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

01/03/2017 Archived

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

24/02/2017 Archived

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.

A Variety of New Funding Available for Growing Businesses

24/02/2017 Archived

Growing businesses can now benefit from a range of new support with the help of our How’s Business Growth Hub

Making Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector Happen.

24/02/2017 Archived

Our Chair Barry Dodd CBE will be speaking at an event due to take place shortly on improving sustainability in the agri-food sector.

How Our Area Rises to the Challenges of Food and Energy Security

13/02/2017 Archived

Our Chair Barry Dodd CBE blogs about the challenges and opportunities of achieving food and energy security in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding and the role of the LEP in doing so.

Tadcaster Bridge Re-opens And the Town is Re-united

03/02/2017 Archived

Tadcaster’s community celebrated the re-opening of the town’s bridge on Friday after a year-long reconstruction following its collapse from flood water during heavy rains just before the New Year in 2016.

£8 Million Boost for Growth of Food and Rural Businesses

26/01/2017 Archived

£8 MILLION worth of grants are available to grow food and rural tourism businesses in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding.

A Healthy Workforce Is Essential for a Healthy Economy

26/01/2017 Archived

A healthy workforce is essential for a healthy economy which is something we strongly encourage here at the Local Enterprise Partnership.

£23.7million to Grow York, North Yorkshire and East Riding’s Economy

23/01/2017 Archived

YORK, North Yorkshire and East Riding is to receive £23.7 million in government funding to help create jobs, support businesses and encourage growth.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

22/12/2016 Archived

Here we’re celebrating the 12 days of Christmas! Thanks for all your hard work and support.

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.