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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

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

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

Local Enterprise Partnership appoints Chair

21/11/13 – for immediate releaseThe Heart of the South West (HotSW) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today announced the appointment of Steve Hindley as Chair of the board, effective from the end of December Steve was formally chosen as Chair following a board meeting by the LEP earlier today (Thursday 21stNovember) – existing Chair Tim Jones will continue in his role until the end of December; he then continues as a board member. With over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry at both project and company board level, Steve brings a combination of public and private

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