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BUSINESS MENTORS START WORK WITH SCHOOLS

PRESS RELEASE 25/10/2016Businesses have started working in schools throughout Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay as part of a new project aiming to improve careers provision for young people. The Enterprise Adviser Network (EAN) was unveiled in March this year and, following a recruitment campaign throughout the summer, a team of over 30 volunteer business mentors were recruited and matched with schools throughout the Heart of the South West LEP area (Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay). Known as Enterprise Advisers, each mentor started work with their allocated school last

Yeovil and Wincanton business mentors needed for Enterprise Adviser Network

PRESS RELEASE 22nd June 2016Businesses in Yeovil and Wincanton are being urged to take part in a new project, designed to encourage greater links between schools and local businesses. The Enterprise Adviser Network launched a campaign last month to recruit volunteer business mentors: so far the programme has recruited 24 volunteer business mentors from throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, but still needs more businesses in Somerset to take part. In particular, the Network is looking for businesses in Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Highbridge.

Bridgwater and Highbridge business mentors needed for Enterprise Adviser Network

PRESS RELEASE 22nd June 2016Businesses in Bridgwater and Highbridge are being urged to take part in a new project, designed to encourage greater links between schools and local businesses. The Enterprise Adviser Network launched a campaign last month to recruit volunteer business mentors: so far the programme has recruited 24 volunteer business mentors from throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, but still needs more businesses in Somerset to take part. In particular, the Network is looking for businesses in Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and

Frome, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet business mentors needed for Enterprise Adviser Network

PRESS RELEASE 22nd June 2016Businesses in Frome, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet are being urged to take part in a new project, designed to encourage greater links between schools and local businesses. The Enterprise Adviser Network launched a campaign last month to recruit volunteer business mentors: so far the programme has recruited 24 volunteer business mentors from throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, but still needs more businesses in Somerset to take part. In particular, the Network is looking for businesses in Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Bridgwater

Somerset business mentors needed for Enterprise Adviser Network

PRESS RELEASE 22nd June 2016Somerset businesses are being urged to take part in a new project, designed to encourage greater links between schools and local businesses. The Enterprise Adviser Network launched a campaign last month to recruit volunteer business mentors: so far the programme has recruited 24 volunteer business mentors from throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, but still needs more businesses in Somerset to take part. In particular, the Network is looking for businesses in Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Highbridge. Commissioned

STILL TIME TO SIGN UP TO ENTERPRISE ADVISER NETWORK

PRESS RELEASE 22nd June 2016STILL TIME TO SIGN UP TO ENTERPRISE ADVISER NETWORK A new project, designed to encourage greater links between schools and local businesses, has recruited 24 volunteer business mentors across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The Enterprise Adviser Service matches volunteers from businesses with schools, to share their knowledge and to improve the careers advice and guidance available to young people. Although the official closing date has now passed, businesses are still being encouraged to get in touch, as the ultimate aim is roll out the

Enterprise Adviser Service seeks business mentors

Press release 16th May 2016A new programme, designed to encourage greater links between schools and local businesses, has launched a campaign to recruit business mentors. The Enterprise Adviser Service is looking for volunteers from businesses to work closely with schools, to share their knowledge and to improve the careers advice and guidance available to young people. Commissioned by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP), in conjunction with the four upper tier local authorities, the Enterprise Adviser Service encourages employers and schools to

Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership looks to 2015 as the year of delivery

Press Release 06/01/20152014 was a year of achievement for the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) as it embarks on a new phase of its Strategic Economic Plan in 2015 – a year of delivery.Following HotSW LEP being established in 2011, a thorough analysis of the opportunities for economic growth in the Heart of the South West (the area comprising Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay) were explored and presented in the Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) which forms the backbone of attracting investment – including from the UK and EU government.Over the three

MINISTER TO SIGN £270 MILLION HEART OF THE SOUTH WEST GROWTH DEAL

EMBARGOED TO 1100 WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBERGreg Clark, Minister for Universities, Science and Cities, will today join up with councils and businesses from across the South West to sign the £270.3 million Heart of the South West Growth Deal. The deal secures £130.3m of government funding, as well as a further £140m of additional investment from local partners and the private sector. The official signing ceremony will take place at the Exeter Science Park, Retail Park, Exeter, Devon. Media wishing to attend should arrive at 1045 for 1100 start. Greg Clark said: “The Growth Deal we are

Heart of the South West offers funding to Eastover Hotel development project

PRESS RELEASE 9th July 2014A new project designed to create jobs and boost economic growth has been offered £4.5m of funding from the Growing Places Fund (GPF) by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).The Eastover Hotel is a new development set to transform the Eastover area of Sedgemoor.The multi-million pound regeneration project will comprise a new 4 star 80 bedroom hotel with roof top restaurant and conference facilities as well as number of commercial units – it is anticipated that the hotel will help meet demand for bed spaces generated by the Hinkley

The Heart of the South West LEP to champion strengths of region’s powerhouse aerospace sector at international airshow

PRESS RELEASE 4th July 2014 From major players to supply chain companies, the South West’s aerospace cluster is the largest in Europe.The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is teaming up with neighbouring inward investment organisations to bang the drum for the South West at the forthcoming Farnborough International Airshow. The LEP will be joined by inward investment agency Invest Bristol & Bath and the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership to champion the South West in front of a global audience. They will be supporting the West of England Aerospace Forum (

Regional Growth Fund applicants urged to seek local support early

PRESS RELEASE 1st July 2014The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership is reminding businesses applying for funding from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) to start their applications early.  Round 6 of the Regional Growth Fund, which opened on 19 June 2014, makes at least £200 million available to support projects that raise private sector investment to create economic growth and sustainable employment.  The Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) wants to make sure businesses in its area benefit as much as possible from the fund.  Chris Garcia, Chief Executive,

Hinkley Programme agreed with Government to boost local economy

Press release - 24/06/14The Government’s confirmation of a ‘Hinkley Programme for 2014/15’ to stimulate economic growth in the area by preparing for the opportunities that will arise from the construction of the Hinkley power station, has been warmly welcomed by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, which recently agreed the package of support with Whitehall.  As the largest engineering project in Europe, the construction of Hinkley Point C is also the UK’s largest inward investment project.  The Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) anticipates the programme will be a

Heart of the South West LEP welcomes RGF funding

PRESS RELEASE 15th April 2014 – For immediate issueThe Heart of the South West (HotSW) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcomed the announcement that four organisations in the area have been awarded government funding to help boost growth across the area.  Two Plymouth based businesses - Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited and Fine Tubes Limited – along with Torquay based Gooch and Housego and economic delivery agency, North Devon+, have been awarded a share of the government’s £3.2 billion Regional Growth Fund (RGF), designed to help companies in England grow.Run by the Department

Local Enterprise Partnership submits plan on area’s economic future

PRESS RELEASE Heart of the South West Partnership For immediate release – 31/03/2014The strategy that sets out the plan for economic growth across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay is being submitted to Government today (31stMarch). The Strategic Economic Plan outlines how public and private sector partners across the Heart of the South West will maximise economic growth, job creation and prosperity in the area from now until 2030: it also details the area’s bid for a share of the government’s national £2 billion per year Single Local Growth Fund. The Heart of the South West

Local Enterprise Partnership welcomes budget announcement

The budget, announced earlier today by the Chancellor has been welcomed by the Heart of the South West (HotSW) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Steve Hindley, Chair of the Heart of the South West LEP said: “The measures announced in today’s budget are encouraging: in particular, we welcome the news around the £200m made available for urgent maintenance to repairing roads. “This is very timely, as the LEP will be making a strong case to government about the serious lack of investment into transport infrastructure over the last few years. Making transport improvements will enable us

New board member appointed to Local Enterprise Partnership

The Heart of the South West (HotSW) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced the appointment of Barbara Shaw to the board. Barbara will take the role of Non Executive Director and will help shape the next phase of development for the Partnership. Barbara has worked in housing for more than 15 years. In January 2012 she became Chief Executive of Westward Housing Group which manages 7,000 properties across the south west. Prior to this she worked for The Guinness Partnership and before that, Sovereign Housing.  She began her career as a communications specialist and has held

Heart of the South West businesses consulted on area’s economic future

PRESS RELEASE 24th February 2013Businesses in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being asked to help finalise the strategy for local economic growth and give their views on the area’s bid for a share of the government’s national £2 billion Single Local Growth Fund. The plan outlines how public and private sector partners across the Heart of the South West will maximise economic growth, job creation and prosperity in the area from now until 2030.   The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, the private and public sector partnership that has developed the

The Heart of the South West signs the Deal for economic growth

PRESS RELEASE Heart of the South West Partnership 20th January 2014Greg Clark, the Cities Minister, was welcomed to the Heart of the South West on Friday 17 January when he visited Devonport South Yard to sign the Plymouth and Peninsula City Deal, and hear about the plans for economic growth across the area. As part of the overall economic strategy for the South West, the City Deal will boost the area’s marine and advanced manufacturing sectors: creating over 10,000 permanent jobs by supporting 25,000 businesses through bringing £72m of private investment, set to rise to £266m,

Local Enterprise Partnership welcomes Assisted Areas Map Consultation

The Heart of the South West (HotSW) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has warmly welcomed the Government announcement today regarding the 2014-2020 Assisted Areas Map Consultation.The consultation will determine which locations across the UK are eligible to receive additional economic support from the EU. Chris Garcia, Chief Executive of the Heart of the South West said: “This is an important achievement for our partnership.  The process for allocating European Funds was a huge disappointment and our area suffered as a result, receiving far fewer funds than expected. “As a result, we

Local Enterprise Partnership to recruit new board member

PRESS RELEASE 11th December 2013The Heart of the South West (HotSW) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is recruiting a Non Executive Director of the Board to help shape the next phase of development for the Partnership. Chris Garcia, Chief Executive of the LEP said: “This position offers a unique, challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced business leader from the Private Sector to join the Board. “The successful candidate will help influence key decisions affecting the Heart of the South West economy to deliver on an ambitious vision for growth, jobs and prosperity.”

Response to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Statement from the Heart of the South West Partnership 05 December 2013 For immediate issueResponding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Tim Jones, Chair of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership said: “We are extremely concerned about the lack of certainty around finance. The piecemeal fashion in which funding is being distributed will almost certainly favour areas with a greater concentration of urban environments. “We already recognise that critical investment into the road and rail network across the Heart of the South West area is low. The publication of

Last chance for Devon businesses to secure Rural Enterprise grant funding.

PRESS RELEASE Heart of the South West Partnership 02 December 2013 For immediate issueBusinesses across Devon and Somerset are being urged to get their applications for the Heart of the South West Rural Enterprise Grant (REG) in as soon as possible, before the deadline in early January 2014. Over £600,000 has already been allocated from the £1million REG fund which was launched in January. Administered by Devon County Council, funds have been allotted to 19 businesses across the area with the remaining funding due to be allocated in early March 2014. The grants have to be

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