Net Zero
LEPs are key drivers of net zero ambitions at a local level. Click for a cross section of LEP activity in this space.
Brexit
A referendum was held on Thursday 23 June, 2016, to decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union. Leave won by 51.9% to 48.1%.
Local Industrial Strategies
Local Industrial Strategies will be long-term, based on clear evidence and aligned to the national Industrial Strategy. They will set out clearly defined priorities for how cities, towns and rural areas will maximise their contribution to UK productivity.
Industrial Strategy
LEPs are key delivery partners for the success of the Industrial Strategy. LEPs will work with partners to produce local industrial strategies that identify how to increase productivity that benefits the local economy and creates inclusive growth.
European Structural and Investment Funds
Thirty-eight Enterprise Partnership areas support the delivery of the 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI) Funds Growth Programme in England. Each Local Enterprise Partnership area has a sub-committee that provides implementation advice to the Managing Authorities for the ESI Fund Growth Programme in England. In Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, this sub-committee is known as the Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) Board.
Sector Deals
Sector Deals are a partnership between Government and Industry that focus on sector-specific issues that can create opportunities to boost productivity, employment, innovation and skills. LEPs will support sector deals though local industrial strategies and skills delivery.
Skills and Careers
LEPs work with employers and learning providers to identify the skills needs of the local population and business community. This knowledge is used to identify key priorities for further education delivery, labour market information and allocation of skills funding.
Housing & Infrastucture
LEPs are delivering over £7bn of local growth funding. These funds are unlocking the potential of LEP areas with major investment in infrastructure and housing.
Rural Economy
The rural economy is a key priority for many LEP areas. LEPs are working collectively to keep the needs of rural business high on the agenda in terms of connectivity and investment in skills.
Enterprise Zones
Established in 2012, Enterprise Zones are at the heart of the Government’s long-term economic plan, supporting businesses to grow. They are designated areas across England which provide tax breaks and Government support and they are great places to do business for both new and expanding firms. There are Enterprise Zones in most LEP areas and below is a list of each with links to Enterprise Zones. For more information about the government’s strategy and policy for Enterprise Zones, click here.
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Devolution
There are currently 13 LEP areas that are part of combined authority geographies. These LEPs provide the independent voice of business to the Mayor.
Current combined authorities are
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
North East (2019)
Tees Valley Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority (covering parts of Black Country, Greater Birmingham & Solihull, Coventry & Warwickshire)
Strategic Economic Plans
All LEPs have strategic economic plans which identify the strengths of the LEP area, the challenges to growth and the actions that the LEP will undertake with partners to address these challenges.
News
14th October, 2024
GET IN LINE TO GET ONLINE
This week marks the Good Things Foundation's initiative - Get Online Week - the annual digital inclusion campaign running from 14-20 October 2024, and...
27th September, 2024
Driving the Norfolk economy forward
A Norfolk Business Board tasked with developing a vibrant economy, helping local companies to succeed and ensuring the region has the necessary skills...
24th September, 2024
"Music to our ears" - Business Board Network Chair on the Industrial Strategy
In her speech to the Labour Party Conference on Monday (23 September) the Chancellor confirmed that the government's Industrial Strategy will be publi...
Events
6th November, 2024
Institute of Economic Development Annual Conference
The IED Annual Conference, which will be held at BMA House, London on 6th November, is themed 'Economic Transition – How do we deliver long-lasting ch...
12th September, 2024
Can you help end digital poverty?
Join the Digital Poverty Alliance on 12 September to help end digital exclusion in the UK as part of their End Digital Poverty Day.
25th September, 2024
Cash in on Business Finance Week
With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the differ...
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