Enterprise Adviser programme begins
The North East LEP has been successful in securing funding to implement a local Enterprise Adviser network in our area. The purpose of a local Enterprise Adviser network is to create powerful, lasting connections between local businesses and the schools…
Local Growth Fund transport schemes update
A number of transport schemes in receipt of funding from the Local Growth Fund have recently been approved or work has commenced. These include: Central…
Colin Bell appointed as Business Growth Director
Colin Bell was Consulting Services Director and, following a management buy out, an owner of business growth and software business Winning Moves Ltd. Since the…
Taking control of our own destiny in a new devolved future
Devolution is expected to bring with it more control and say over key issues for our economic growth such as transport, skills and business support,…
Comprehensive Spending Review 2015 – key points
The Comprehensive Spending Review 2015 is the first Spending Review under current Government and sets out spending plans for the next five years of parliament.…
North East LEP reveals ten locations for region’s second Enterprise Zone
Urban and rural areas around the region to be included in new EZ The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) today unveiled the ten sites…
North East LEP votes to keep £120m fund under regional control
A crucial £120m business support fund will be invested exclusively into scores of North East companies after the North East LEP voted to keep it…
North East LEP secures second Enterprise Zone for the region
Multi-site EZ to boost manufacturing, export and innovation confirmed by Chancellor The business-led North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has secured a new Enterprise Zone…
International Festival for Business 2016 (IFB2016)
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) have partnered with IFB2016 as part of the Exporting is GREAT campaign to create 3 weeks of events, networking and…