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Government Ministers, Eric Pickles and Vince Cable, confirm to LEP Chairs that Local Funding programmes covering infrastructure,skills development and SME support will be considered
The Government launched the 3rd round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) on 23rd February with an allocation of up to £1 billion to deliver sustainable jobs and growth, especially where new private sector investment is needed to balance the reliance on public sector employment. The RGF can be used to fund discrete projects or support programmes.
READ MORE... The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP submits its response to the consultation on the Great Western rail franchise - as the transport infrastructure is a key economic driver for the area
The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP has identified transport infrastructure as one of the key economic drivers for growth. Its pivotal location in Southern England makes it a very attractive place to work and live - having excellent transport links is critical to its economic growth prospects.
READ MORE... The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP sees the Chancellor increase their Growing Places Infrastructure Fund allocation to just under £9.4m
The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP recently launched its Growing Places Infrastructure Fund with applications accepted up to 31st May 2012. In last weeks Budget, Chancellor, George Osborne, increased the size of the fund by a further £3.04m to just under £9.4m.
READ MORE... The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP is one of five successful Partnerships chosen by DEFRA to pilot Rural Growth Networks
The Chancellor's Autumn Statement outlined a package of measures, confirmed in last week's Budget, to support growth in rural businesses. £15 million has been allocated across England to support five pilots - with Swindon & Wiltshire providing one of those schemes.
READ MORE... Monthly Update - January/February 2012
The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP continues to develop its Business Plan – that will support economic growth in the sub-region. Its primary focus is to create wealth, jobs and new business opportunities by forging a meaningful partnership between the private and public sectors.
READ MORE... Sir Christopher Benson joins the Swindon & Wiltshire LEP Board
Thursday 08 March 2012
The appointment of Sir Christopher Benson to the Partnership Board completes the recruitment process with all locations within the LEP area now represented. Sir Christopher brings a wealth of business experience to the table, having Chaired major businesses such as Boots and Crossrail.
READ MORE... LEP Activity during November/December 2011
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READ MORE... The Swindon & Wiltshire Board met for the first time on Friday 10th February to discuss how they will help support the drive for economic growth in Swindon & Wiltshire.
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