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In conversation with Katherine Forbes, Health and Life Science Programme Lead at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, about the new Health & Life Sciences Project Development Fund
July 30, 2020The North East Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a new Health & Life Sciences Project Development Fund with £300,000 from the Local Growth Fund.
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North East LEP and regional partners submit response to government’s consultation on UK Freeports
July 30, 2020The North East Local Enterprise Partnership, and an active list of partners, submitted a response to the Government’s consultation earlier this month that outlines the region’s preferred approach to Freeports.
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Supporting businesses to develop new energy solutions in the North East
July 29, 2020Earlier this year, SMEs in the North East were invited to put forward solutions to global energy challenges, as part of the Energy Innovation Challenge. David Lynch, Energy Innovation Partnership Manager at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), gives an update on how the programme is now helping to make the most promising ideas […]
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In conversation with Dr Yvonne Gale, Chief Executive of NEL Fund Managers Limited and Business Growth Board member at the North East LEP
July 28, 2020In conversation with Dr Yvonne Gale, Chief Executive of NEL Fund Managers Limited and Business Growth Board member at the North East LEP.
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The impact of COVID-19 on the North East voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector – In conversation with Board member, Carol Botten
July 27, 2020Carol Botten CEO of VONNE who sits on the Board of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership as the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector representative shares some of the insights on a report published by VONNE in May on the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on the North East VCSE sector from […]
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North East Local Enterprise Partnership reaction to ONS regional labour market statistics
July 16, 2020The North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s (North East LEP) Strategy and Policy Director, Richard Baker, has commented on July's regional labour market statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Universities key to North East’s economic recovery
July 15, 2020Universities from across the region have joined the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, North East and North of Tyne Combined Authorities, the CBI on behalf of business organisations, and the North East Joint Transport Committee, in pledging their support for a new economic recovery plan that will help stabilise, adapt and rebuild the North East economy.
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‘Plan for Jobs’ – response from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership
July 8, 2020Speaking about today’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Richard Baker, Head of Strategy and Policy for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), said: “The Chancellor is right to be focusing on stimulus and recovery at this stage. This series of proposals will support the labour market and key sectors […]
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North East awarded £47m from government to invest in local infrastructure projects
July 3, 2020The North East has been awarded up to £47m from government’s Getting Building Fund to start local infrastructure projects that will help the region recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Part of government’s ‘New Deal’ that will deliver jobs, skills and infrastructure for Britain, the funding will be spent on ‘shovel ready’ projects that can be […]
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Crowdfund North East LEP: Flintlab
July 1, 2020Flintlab is a coworking and office space in Gosforth, Newcastle that has benefited from Crowdfund North East LEP. The North East Local Enterprise Partnership has partnered with Crowdfunder to make up to £5,000 in match funding available to help small businesses continue to trade through the coronavirus pandemic.
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