LEP approval dates

After the first 24 the order of approval is:


New Anglia (13th December 2010)
Black Country (13th December)
Worcestershire (13th December)
North Eastern LEP (13th Jan 2011)
York, North Yorkshire and East Riding (10th Feb)
Enterprise M3 (10th Feb)
London (17th Feb)
Heart of the SW (31st March)
Lancashire (14th April)
Gloucestershire (18th May)
Humber (8th June)
Dorset (7th July)
Swindon and Wiltshire (21st July)
Northamptonshire (23rd September)

Shared LA Chief Execs

Here is a  list of shared LA chief Execs.  It is over a year old but might still be of interest, I assume some are out of date and there are probably more... but it is a start!

Charlie Adan is Chief Executive at both Babergh DC and Mid Suffolk DC.


David Buckle is Chief Executive at South Oxfordshire DC and Vale of White Horse DC.

David McIntosh is Chief Executive at Christchurch DC and East Dorset DC.

David Neudegg is Chief Executive at Cotswold DC and West Oxfordshire DC.

Joanna Killian is Chief Executive at Brentwood BC and Essex CC.

Kevin Dicks is Chief Executive at Bromsgrove DC and Acting Chief Executive at Redditch BC. I can't say if this arrangement is to be made permanent.

Mark Williams is Chief Executive at East Devon DC and South Somerset DC (I'm not sure if this is the same individual).

Nicola Bulbeck at Teignbridge BC and Torridge DC

There is a Paul Walker as Chief Executive at Copeland BC in Cumbria, and a Paul Walker as Chief Executive at Hartlepool BC in Cleveland, although those authorities are on opposite sides of the country, so I can't say if these councils are in co-operation at if it is the same Paul Walker.

Peter Latham is Chief Executive at Adur DC and Worthing BC.

Peter Simpson is Chief Executive at Hambleton DC and Richmondshire DC.

Richard Sheard is Chief Executive at South Hams DC and West Devon BC.

Sandy Hopkins is Chief Executive at East Hampshire DC and Havant BC.

Simon Baker is Chief Executive at High Peak BC and Staffordshire Moorlands DC.

Stephen Baker is Chief Executive at Suffolk Coastal DC and Waveney DC.

Sue Smith is Chief Executive at Cherwell DC and South Northamptonshire DC

Terry Huggins is Chief Executive at Breckland and South Holland DC.

West Lumley is Chief Executive at Bolsover DC and North East Derbyshire DC.

LEPs and Planning

If considering planning a few things to be aware of:

Black Country LEP http://www.the-blackcountry.com/default.asp?PageID=336&n=Planning

Greater Birmingham and Solihull http://centreofenterprise.com/what-we-are-doing/place/

Leeds City region http://www.leedscityregion.gov.uk/LCR-Corporate/media/Media/Research%20and%20publications/planning/Leeds-City-Region-Planning-Charter.doc?ext=.doc

 

Leicestershire Rural partnership Planning toolkit http://www.oakleaves.org.uk/planningtoolkit1.html

Plymouth City Council Market recovery scheme http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/environmentandplanning/planning/aboutplanningservices/pccmarketrecoveryactionplan.htm

Bristol CC accreditation scheme for householder applications http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/planning-and-building-regulations/planning-agents-accreditation-scheme

Entrepreneurship in curriculum based education through regional networks 17th October

Background on the Finnish education system.

 

There is one year of voluntary pre-primary education followed by nine years basic education. Following this upper secondary education, comprising vocational and general education; and higher education, provided by universities and polytechnics. Adult education is available at all levels.

 

The welfare if Finnish society is built on education, culture and knowledge. All children are guaranteed opportunities for study and self development according to their abilities, irrespective of their place of residence, language or financial status. All education is free.

 

Keuda Vocational college

 

Keuda is a consortium owned by 7 municipalities. The population of the area is 200,000. There are 7000 students, 600 staff and a turnover of 56m Euro in 2012.

 

The colleges are given a bonus depending upon exam results. This bonus is passed on to staff as well as kept for the college itself.

 

The College also delivers entrepreneurship training to primary teachers, upper secondary and polytechnic to help them to train their students.


It takes about 3 years to complete a vocational course. There is a minimum 5 credits of entrepreneurship in every vocational qualification. A credit equals 40 hours so 5 credits =200 hours!

There is a model of five things to be taken into account with entrepreneurship education.


1) Social skills
2) Teamwork skills
3 )Have to take responsibility for setting your own targets
4 )Taking own power (teachers have to give it)
5 )Students need to take the responsibility

All students take part in 24 hour camps
Credits awarded for attending and for different roles e.g. manager role is associated with more credit. Here entrepreneurship is part of the curriculum.




A year as an entrepreneur course is optional for students and is equal to 10 credits. Here students have to run a business and do book keeping, taxes, accounts, insurance etc. A practical experience.

Entrepreneurship in curriculum-based education through regional networks 16th October

Today was the first day of the study visit: entrepreneurship education at primary, secondary and senior secondary school.
We were picked up at 8.30 from the hotel. There are 10 of us taking part from all over Europe. What a friendly and interesting bunch.

Bus trip to the primary school
To accompany us to the secondary school was a teacher and three 9th graders (aged 15). I learnt that some of the most popular hobbies for teenagers here include horse riding, kickboxing and LOTs of ice hockey. Saara (aged 15), I hope that is the correct spelling, was recording the events of the day and will be making a short film about the trip.
It was explained that the Finnish education system is very good. An explanation might be that the language is easy to read and write and that teachers are well educated (5 years at university to qualify). In return teachers are rewarded with a good salary and a 10 week summer holiday.

Primary School
Lukko school is in Lukko in a small village in Mantsala. At this school there are 31 pupils of grades 1-6 (aged 7-12) in two mixed classes. The students don't wear any kind of uniform. There is a very relaxed atmosphere and shoes are removed by all students and staff and all walk around in only socks. The school had a feeling of being a home from home. Older children look out for younger children. All lunches are cooked on site and free to all students. Free preschool is provided for a year at aged 6.

A parent of one of the children, a local business owner, he runs a farm, was teaching the children about his farm on the day of our visit. collaboration with parents, local entrepreneurs and the school seems innovative.

Riihenmaki Secondary School
Still no one wears shoes! Apparently known as a 'sock school'?!
This is a junior high school for 7th to 9th graders who are aged 13-15. The school is in Mantsala, in Southern Finland, about 60km north of Helsinki and build in 1998. About 350 students attend the school. Class sizes average 19. In addition to normal class rooms the school has a library, drama theatre, excellent home economics facilities (compulsory curriculum), as well as a computer dance game, a couple of table tennis tables and freely available cycle helmets to encourage students to use them.
This school offers entrepreneurship classes. Students have to apply and pass an entrance exam for this course. If accepted they will study for up to 5 hours a week for the school year.
Students are encouraged to learn by doing and experimenting and told that making mistakes is okay. Aims of the course include: attitude; commitment; co-operation, initiative, teamwork. Targets of the course from the point of view of entrepreneurship include: intrapreneurship (characterised by courage and employability); external entrepreneurship (laws, business planning, accounting etc); establishing and running a company; co-operative companies (realistic picture of entrepreneurship).
The course is linked to traditional subjects in these ways: Languages (in Finland business English and Swedish are compulsory, in addition students complete 'language dips' (e.g. basic Estonian, Italian, French, Russian, German, Spanish); Mother tongue (writing documents, job applications, job interviews, correspondence and expressing oneself - drama); Health education (you have to be healthy to work); Maths (percentages, stats); History and social science (history of Finnish industry, projects team work); Home economics (household economics, running a school cafe); Geography (economic geography, natural resources in different countries); Religion (the dialogue of religions, philosophy, "know yourself and listen to others")
Examples of projects from entrepreneurship class include: planning a golf tournament for young people, a tee-shirt enterprise, in chair exercise classes for older people, local cultural walks, when older people are vaccinated for flu the students set up a cafe in the local health centre, advertisement competition (students make adverts for local businesses and display them around the town, the town then vote for the best advert).
one other point of note. Students vacuum after break times as part of a rota as they are expected to clean up after themselves.

Senior Secondary School
Mantsala senior secondary school is only 5 years old and very modern. About 300 students attend the school although it is not at full capacity (350 students). In Finland there is a secondary system and a vocational system. The school is part of the secondary system. I observed that the students seem calm. The cafeteria wasn't at all a shouty environment (lunch is provided free to all students). After lunch all students cleaned up their trays without any fuss. All students coats, shoes and other belongings are left on freely hanging around the building. There is a lot of trust - presumably things don't go missing - this is refreshing!
There are a number of activities to encourage entrepreneurship:
a) practical training - one a year students organise a day shadowing a person whose job they think they might be interested in or they can work in an environment to give it a 'test drive'
b) 'a day for future plans' - businesses come into the school to present to help students make decisions on their future
c) occupational afternoon
d) study visits
e) visitors
f) practical training for teachers - (vallu project). This was funded by the government to enable 'teachers to go out to the real world of work' to help them advise students better. This is to rebalance the fact that vocational teachers often 'work' too.
g) cultural trip where students have to raise the money themselves and raise opportunities to raise the money to attend
h) La Geode - when studying natural science students visited companies within the sector to bring the subject to life
In addition each student has to be entrepreneurial due to the fact that each student has an individual study plan which includes a minimum of 75 courses. For most universities there is also an entrance exam. The school have offered an entrepreneurship course for the last couple of years but this hasn't been taken up by enough students to run it. This is explained as it is an extra course and not compulsory. Perhaps it should be part of the formal curriculum?

A few other points of note
Entrepreneurship: in the beginning you have friends, fools and family
Don't take a job, make a job.
Concept of laicite.

Evening programme
Dinner was provided in a fantastic venue by a lake and included an authentic Finnish sauna. What was most special about this venue is that is staffed by college students...more about this tomorrow...

Entrepreneurship in curriculum-based education through regional networks 15th October

On 15th October I travelled from Poole, England to Kerava, Finland to take part in a study visit to look at entrepreneurship in curriculum-based education through regional networks.

I have decided to blog about this to help disseminate what I have learnt. in addition this record will be helpful when I get to the end of the week to help me write a report!

I have a few observations from Monday:

Public transport

Public transport in Finland is reasonably priced. I particularly enjoyed the free WiFi on a train from Helsinki to Tikkurila. When I bought a ticket for this train journey the ticket included information on the next train, which platform it was leaving from, what time it was leaving and when I would arrive. All of this translated into a very pleasant journey.

Art on disused building

In the Finnair magazine I noticed an article on massive murals on uninhabited buildings. Here is a link to a few examples http://www.stick2target.com/crono this captured my interest. Perhaps an opportunity for colleges, councils and businesses to work together...

APPG Local Growth: what are your 'quick wins' for local growth?

What are your ideas for local growth ‘quick wins’ for Government?

The idea(s):

• should be able to be carried out in a short time
• with little expenditure
• but which would greatly help businesses, LEPs, local authorities and partners to initiate projects or overcome obstacles to progress. 

Examples may include bureaucratic, regulatory, institutional and political barriers that need to be tackled in order for LEPs and others to make progress in their areas.

What are your ideas? The APPG Local Growth secretariat plan to release a short paper before the Autumn Statement and would like to hear your views.

When considering barriers to local growth there are four key questions to address:

• What are you trying to achieve in your area to drive growth? This could be a specific project or a more general attempt to influence how things are being done.

• What’s stopping you? This could be a regulation, a Government agency that you don’t feel is aligned with economic growth objectives, a need for better coordination or joining up of different funding streams, etc.

• What could Government do, quickly and at minimal or no cost, to address the barrier?

• What facts and evidence can you draw on to back up your idea?

If you would like to contribute contact Majeed Neky, APPG Local Growth Secretariat (mneky@westminister.gov.uk) with concise submissions by Friday 26th October.  There are no formal requirements on the format for submissions.

Top 10 most burdensome acts for SMEs – EC seeks your views

Complaints are often made about the amount of red tape created by European law. The


EC wants to cut red tape and believes it can. However, there is a definite lack of

concrete proposals to reduce this burden. With this in mind, the EC is calling upon

businesses across the EU: "Let us know what could be done better - we would like your

ideas for reducing red tape!" Business intermediaries, LEPs etc now’s your chance - the

consultation runs until 21 December   http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/sme/public-consultation-new/index_en.htm

Call for papers - Local Economy Special Issue: (Re)appraising place-based economic development strategies

Guest Editors: Lee Pugalis, Gill Bentley and John Shutt



The primary aim of this Special Issue of Local Economy is to (re)appraise contemporary place-based economic development strategies and changing institutional structures in response to the ongoing financial crisis. Papers for the In Perspectives section, which report current practice, should be around 3,000 words in length, and shorter Viewpoints provide space for commentaries on cutting-edge issues. Contributions from practitioners, policymakers and community activists are particularly encouraged. Further details are available at: http://www.uk.sagepub.com/repository/binaries/pdf/LEC_Special-Issue-cfp.pdf

Number of Applications to Coastal Communities Fund broken down by England regions

Number of Applications to Coastal Communities Fund broken down by England regions

	Total Number of bids recieved by region	Total Value of bids recieved by region (£)	Total number of bids recieved by region that have gone through to the second round	Total value of bids recieved by region that have gone through to the second round (£)
Eastern England	53	30,300,564.00	4	2,569,150.00
East Midlands	29	12,651,743.00	4	939,555.00
North East	61	35,002,707.00	6	8,045.000.00
North West	66	39,054,177.00	5	3,171,745.00
South East	128	78,362,789.00	10	9,845,624.00
South West	129	86,590,624.00	14	13,081,340.00
Yorks/ Humber	32	18,205,181.00	4	5,410,000.00
London	2	985,000.00	0	0

 

Link to some successful projects http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/newsroom/2085781 

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee - publications LEP and RGF

Commons Select Committee have published the evidence submitted on Local Enterprise Partnerships and Regional Growth Fund

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmbis/writev/lep/contents.htm

It is an interesting read. I would like to draw your attention to the evidence submitted by Lee Pugalis, Gill Bentley, John Shutt and me:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmbis/writev/lep/m28.htm

APPG on Local Growth, Local Enterprise Partnerships and Enterprise Zones

I have been invited to give evidence on 10th July as part of the group's first inquiry into the effectiveness of Local Enterprise Partnerships and lessons learnt to date.

I have quite a lot to say about this but wondered if others have any suggestions? If there are any examples or issues please let me know. Feel free to email me directly or just add a comment.

Of course you may already be submitting written evidence to mneky@westminster.gov.uk by 1st August.

I am particuarily interested in your thoughts on Enterprise Zones how they can be more effective / whether there is scope for further deregulation?

Economic Development Courses - Suggestions please?

Hello,

I am thinking of signing up to this course http://economicdevelopmentlearning.com/ to achive a (Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, and) MSc in Local and Regional Economic Development (LRED).  I have heard some good things about this this MSc course but I was wondering if others have an opinion or more generally if you could suggest some courses for more general career development.  All suggestions welcome!

It is essentially a postgraduate distance learning programme in Local and Regional Economic Development and is managed and delivered by the Economic Development Distance Learning Consortium and registered at the University of Dundee. The Consortium involves the three teaching universities (Dundee, Sheffield Hallam and Coventry University) as well as representatives from the IED / IED Education Trust. The programme is accredited by the IED too.


Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Everything you need to know about each LEP

There is so much information about LEPs it is hard to know if you are looking at the most recent information.  Here I aim to have collected the best sources for each LEP.

If you have anything to add/amend please let me know via twitter @lornagibbons or lorna_gibbons@hotmail.com

By way of introduction to LEPs I suggest you read this Commons Library Standard Note http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05651 and have a look at the DCLG business plan (s.3) on LEPs http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/corporate/pdf/2154390.pdf. The LEP Network website is very useful http://www.lepnetwork.org.uk/ I would recommend signing up to their newsletters.

Over the next couple of months I would suggest these areas would be of interest:

a) City Deals for example the Core Cities by July with more to follow soon after eg http://www.communities.gov.uk/statements/corporate/manchestercitydeal
b) Devolving local major transport schemes http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/dft-2012-04 - Government response expected in July
c) LEPs and EU funding 2014-2020 following a BIS Informal consultation on the future delivery of EU Structural Funds, Rural Development Fund and Maritime and Fisheries Fund in England from 2014 to 2020 - this may include LEPs... http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/economic-development/european-structural-and-cohesion-funds 

I'm also involved in a National LEP Cross-Country Research Project. More information here: http://harrisresearch.co.uk/?p=607

Current best practice would suggest LEPs may want to look towards these areas:

a) planning charter
b) business / regulator charter
c) encouraging apprenticeships
d) encouraging entrepreneurship in young people
e) delegated to LEPs or groups of LEPs major transport funding
f) working with central government to deliver some EU priorities 2014-2020 (matched centrally)

g) improved access to finance

h) where appropriate how LEPs can best work with the Military

i) HMRC to offer a programme of support via LEPs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/

LEP Area and Contact info from BIS website	Background info and priorities
Greater Birmingham and Solihull (with East Staffordshire, Lichfield and Tamworth) Mark Barrow mark.barrow@birmingham.gov.uk 0121 303 4915	Website: http://centreofenterprise.com/  Twitter: @gbslep Chair  Andy Street (MD John Lewis) Board Minutes http://centreofenterprise.com/meeting-dates/ Mr Hollis (Deputy Chair) dismissed suggestions the LEP would not have enough cash to bring about major changes – pointing to the potential £700 million it believes it can raise through borrowing money on the back of the proposed enterprise zone in Birmingham city centre.  Under the Government's plans, enterprise zones will be encouraged to develop Tax Increment Financing Schemes, which allow councils to borrow against future business rates revenues. More info on enterprise zone http://centreofenterprise.com/what-we-are-doing/place/ Read More http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/other-uk-business/2011/06/16/greater-birmingham-lep-plans-inspired-by-german-successes-65233-28885797/#ixzz1RpRitd8u Working with Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) to transform the way local regulation is delivered across the LEP area http://tiny.cc/9w1c4 and http://centreofenterprise.com/what-we-are-doing/busines/ Has a planning charter http://centreofenterprise.com/what-we-are-doing/place/ One of ten national 'pathfinders' with the aim of improving support for Mid-Sized Businesses (MSBs).
Black Country Sarah Middleton The Deckhouse Waterfront West Dudley Road Brierley Hill DY5 1LW Tel: 08458 15 15 15 Fax: 01384 471177	Website http://t.co/4cJet9klhttp://the-blackcountry.com/default.asp?PageID=322&n=Bc+Lep Twitter: @blackcountrylep Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4360422&trk=group-name Board recognised: 28/1/2011, Chair: Stewart Towe CBE Chair's Blog http://the-blackcountry.com/default.asp?PageID=389&n=BCLEP+Towe+the+line Register for e-bulletins http://the-blackcountry.com/default.asp?PageID=347&n=E+Bulletins  Business Friendly Planning: http://the-blackcountry.com/default.asp?PageID=325&n=Business+Friendly+Planning+Review  I think this is also LEP related? Reinvestment Society
Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Ms Philippa Batting M. 01494 568950 philippa.batting@ngagesolutions.co.uk General contacts Sarah Fraser - sarah@buckstvlep.co.uk Heather Dean - heather@buckstvlep.co.uk	Website: http://www.buckstvlep.co.uk/about-btv-lep.php Twitter: @BVTLEP Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Buckinghamshire-Thames-Valley-Local-Enterprise-4438361?gid=4438361&mostPopular=&trk=tyah Chair: Alex Pratt Board Minutes: http://www.buckstvlep.co.uk/board-minutes.php
Cheshire and Warrington Cheshire and Warrington Mr Aidan Manley 01606 734181 aidan.manley@candwlep.co.uk	Website http://www.candwlep.co.uk Board recognised: 24/3/2011, Chair: Christine Gaskell there are14 other Board Members Business Plan was launched on 28th March 2012 http://www.candwlep.co.uk/dbimgs/3204FD_LEP%20Business%20Plan.pdf Priorities: A skilled and productive workforce Business Investment Infrastructure and connectivity Deregulation The Rural Economy Promoting Cheshire and Warrington Stakeholder Forums comprising a wide range of representatives from the private, public, voluntary and community sectors have been established to consider major policy initiatives. The LEP has recently launched The Apprenticeship Promise to promote the business benefits of employing apprenticeships and to assist employers with the process. http://www.candwlep.co.uk/current-activities/the-apprenticeship-promise
Coast to Capital Mr Ron Crank Ron.Crank@westsussex.gov.uk 01243 777170 website contact page http://www.coast2capital.org.uk/contact-us.html	Website: http://www.coast2capital.org.uk/ Twitter: @coast2capital Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Coast-Capital-3837330?gid=3837330&trk=group-name Areas of focus: sites and premesis skills development business support planning and other local priorities transport broadband tackling climate change    For business growth the top priorities are international trade and entrepreneurship
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Mel Richardson 01872 224733 mrichardson@cornwall.gov.uk info@cornwallandislesofscillylep.com	Website: http://www.cornwallandislesofscillylep.com/ twitter (unconfirmed):  @lepcornwall  Developing an Employment and Skills Board http://www.cornwallandislesofscillylep.com/employment-and-skills-board.html Have an enterprise zone around Newquay airport http://www.cornwallandislesofscillylep.com/projects/aerohub-enterprise-zone.html and http://newquaycornwallairport.com/aerohub Draft Strategy published after 16 road shows.  Consultation on the draft has now ended. http://www.cornwallandislesofscillylep.com/strategy.html Rumoured to be in conversations with central government about a 'city deal' for Cornwall.
Coventry and Warwickshire c/o Jaguar Land Rover 53G/0/1 Banbury Road Gaydon Warwick CV35 0RR Operations Director Paula Deas Telephone: 024 76 831061 Email: paula.deas@coventry.gov.uk LEP Support Executive Roger Dowthwaite Telephone: 07768 688567 Email: roger.dowthwaite@cwlep.com	Website: http://www.cwlep.com/Default.aspx Twitter: @CW_LEP LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Coventry-Warwickshire-LEP-Local-Enterprise-3721723?goback=%2Egmp_3721723 Power struggle was behind Coventry & Warwickshire LEP chairman's (Denys Shortt) resignation see article:  http://www.birminghampost.net/news/newsaggregator/2012/05/25/power-struggle-was-behind-coventry-warwickshire-lep-chairman-s-resignation-65233-31038938/ Interesting access to finance website http://www.financeaccess.co.uk/ Four key sectors are: Intelligent mobility Advanced engineering Low carbon vehicles Digital technology Friday 5th October 2012 for CWLEP annual conference
Cumbria Suzanne Caldwell 01228 534120info@cumbrialep.co.uk Or info@cumbrialep.co.uk	Website: http://www.cumbrialep.co.uk/whatwedo.php Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3724861&mostPopular=&trk=tyah These expert groups are being established to support the LEP Board: Sector Groups: Nuclear and diversification Specialist manufacturing Low carbon and renewable energy Visitor economy Food and drink Agriculture, land and seabased Cross cutting: Access to finance Skills Planning and housing
Derby Derbyshire Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Matthew Wheatley, Co-ordinator D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership 07817749907 0115 9578757 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber, 8 Experian Way, ng2 Business Park, Nottingham, NG2 1EP	Website: http://www.d2n2lep.org/Userfiles/Item%205.2(c)%20-%20D2N2%20Strategic%20Priorities%20and%20Areas%20of%20Economic%20Focus.pdf%20 http://www.d2n2lep.org/ Twitter: @D2N2LEP Chairman Colin Walton Telephone: 0115 8764340 Finance RGF £1.6m Molecular Profiles, Nottingham Large complex LEP overlapping market areas Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, NE Derbys also in Sheffield LEP Strategic Priorities supporting enterprise: Business Skills Innovation Finance Infrastructure Areas of economic focus: Transport Equipment Manufacturing Medical/Bio-Science Food & Drink Manufacturing Construction Visitor Economy More info here
Dorset David Walsh 01305 224254 d.walsh@dorsetcc.gov.uk Adrian Trevett 01202 633032a.trevett@poole.gov.uk	Website: http://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/ Twitter: @DorsetLEP Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Dorset-Local-Enterprise-Partnership-4165194?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr Projects will be under the four themes of: Connected Talented Responsive Competitive
Enterprise M3 Kate Swaby 01962 846755 info@enterprise3.org.uk To contact the board: Diane Hayward, Strategic and Economic Development Manager at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.  Email diane.hayward@basingstoke.gov.uk or call 01256 845384	Website: http://www.em3supportforbusiness.org.uk/http://www.enterprisem3.org.uk/ Twitter @enterprisem3 Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3869225&trk=group-name Geoff French, Chair (14 Board Members including voluntary sector and Armed Forces) There is also an implementation group. 8 further Districts in Surrey LIP area, with some in the Coast to Capital LEP East Hants, Test Valley, Winchester also in Solent LEP Covers 2 HCA operational areas Enterprise M3 has six action groups which act as the delivery element of the partnership: Finance, innovation and business support Land and property Infrastructure Inward Investment, Leisure, Tourism & Place Shaping Rural Economy & Broadband Skills and Employability Business support website:
Gloucestershire David OwenDavid.owen@glosfirst.co.uk 01452 328300 Or lep@glosfirst.co.uk	Website: http://www.gloslep.co.uk/ Twitter: @gloslep and @gfirstuk and @gfirstceo Linked in: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3006256&trk=anet_ug_hm Nine Sector Groups have been created for Creative Industries, Business and Professional Services, Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing, Environmental Technology, Logistics, Tourism, Retail and ICT. The LEP also has a Banking Group, with representatives from all of Gloucestershire's banks. Is the retail pathfinder for Government. Board meeting notes and actions http://www.gloslep.co.uk/lep-structure-and-board/actions-points-notes
Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough info@yourlocalenterprisepartnership.co.uk	Twitter: @YourLEP Website: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3679740&trk=myg_ugrp_ovrhttp://www.yourlocalenterprisepartnership.co.uk/ Linkedin: Interim Chair: Mark Reeve Strategic areas of focus: Skills and employment Strategic economic vision, infrastructure, housing and planning Economic development and support for high growth business Funding, including EU funding, regional growth funding and private sector funding The Norfolk and Suffolk LAs are also in New Anglia LEP. Uttlesford also in Essex Kent E Sussex LEP Covers 2 HCA operational areas
Greater Lincoln Ruth Carver 01522 550515 ruth.carver@lincolnshire.gov.uk	Twitter: @greaterlincslep Website: http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/GLLEP Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4162950&mostPopular=&trk=tyah Priority sectors of manufacturing, agri-food, the visitor economy, renewables, port and logistics and care
Greater Manchester Karen Tierney 0161 234 3278 k.tierney@agma.gov.uk	Chairman, Mike Blackburn board recognised 4th May 2011 Twitter: @GMLEP Website: http://www.agma.gov.uk/local-enterprise-partnership/index.html use the calendar on the right hand side to access board meeting papers EZ – Airport City - http://www.manchesterairportez.co.uk/ Significant history of working together and strategic approach e.g. Manchester Independent Economic Review (MIER) 2009
Heart of the South West Liz Waugh M. 07966 388921 liz@coastmarcoms.co.uk Jeremy Filmer-Bennett M. 07901 597302 filmer.bennett@btinternet.com	Website: http://www.heartofswlep.co.uk/ (currently working on a new website) Twitter: @heartofSWLEP June 2012 newsletter: http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4e59660292bd6b4a5c7d7b8a7&id=ed706984ef RGF £1.2 South Devon College energy centre RGF £1m Plymouth University (with Western Daily News?)
Hertfordshire Jo Morris 01707 358744 hertfordshire.LEP@hertscc.gov.uk	Website: http://www.hertfordshirelep.co.uk/ Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Hertfordshire-LEP-3821996?gid=3821996&trk=group-name Chair John Gourd North Herts also in Gter Cambs etc LEP
Humber LEP Richard Kendall Contact details: info@humberlep.org or r.kendall@humberlep.org. 01482 485260	Website: http://www.humberlep.org/ Twitter: @HumberLEP Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Humber-Local-Enterprise-Partnership-LEP-4099018?gid=4099018&trk=group-name Priority focus: ports and logistics, renewable energy, chemicals. Chair is Lord Haskins of Skidby, vice chair David Ross. Permanent Board was appointed in December after an open recruitment process. East Riding also in York, N Yorks LEP NE Lincs also in Greater Lincs LEP
South East LEP Mr Simon Neilson 01245 437025 lep@essex.gov.uk	Website: http://southeastlep.com/ Twitter: @southeastlep Four Main enabling activities: http://southeastlep.com/about/objectives Strategic Transport Infrastructure Universal Super Fast Broadband Skills New Financial Instruments latest update: http://www.southeastlep.com/images/SELEP%20Weekly%20briefing%20-%20Issue%2054%20-%201st%20June%202012.pdf A big mixed LEP, but now one HCA operational area
Lancashire Mr Martin Kelly 01772 536197 Martin.Kelly@lancashire.gov.uk Or c/o Ian Fisher, Company Secretary County Hall Preston Lancashire PR1 8XJ Telephone: 01772 535655	Twitter (unconfirmed): @lancashireLEP Website: http://www.lancashirelep.co.uk/ The Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Enterprise Zone covers the two BAE Systems sites at Samlesbury and Warton
Leeds City Region Mr Robert Norreys 0113 2474227 lcr@leedscityregion.gov.uk	Website: http://www.leedscityregion.gov.uk/LEP.htm LinkedIn: Leeds City Region LEP Twitter: @LeedsCityRegion LEP will focus on Unlocking the growth potential of business and enterprise and enabling a flexible skilled workforce Useful FAQ http://www.leedscityregion.gov.uk/uploadedFiles/About_Us/Local_Enterprise_Partnership_(LEP)/LEP%20FAQs%20Feb%202011.pdf The four Yorkshire LEPs are likely to work together on some areas http://www.sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/2012/06/lep-chairman-vow-greater-collaboration/?utm_medium=twitter RGF £2m David Brown Gear Systems, Huddersfield RGF £ Haribo Dunhills, Pontefract RGF £18m Doncaster road RGF £8.1m Wakefield HMR RGF £ Deafinitions, Bradford
Leicester and Leicestershire Contact is Sally Kowal sally.kowal@leics.gov.uk	Website: http://www.llep.org.uk/ LinkedIn page 'LLEP' Twitter - @LLEPnews Also working with Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) to transform the way local regulation is delivered across the LEP area http://tiny.cc/9w1c4 Mandip Rai has also recently been appointed as Head of the LLEP and the Chairman is Andrew Bacon (Director at British Gas) link for updates: http://www.llep.org.uk/front/subscriber-form/subscriber-form/214260
Liverpool City Region 12 Princes Parade Liverpool L3 1BG Telephone: +44 (0) 151 227 2727 Email: info@liverpoolLEP.org Sheena Ramsey 0151 443 3772 sheena.ramsey@knowsley.gov.uk	Website: Low Carbon Economy http://www.liverpoollep.org/ Twitter: @TMPMOST Has a membership scheme. Priority sectors: Knowledge Economy Visitor Economy SuperPort Finance RGF £5m Pilkington, St Helens RGF £? Ames Goldsmith, Knowsley based RGF £1m? Liverpool Echo RGF £9m Stobart/Prologis, Widnes Liverpool will also have an elected mayor.
LondonJamie Izzard jamie.izzard@london.gov.uk  020 7983 4420	Website: http://www.london.gov.uk/business-economy/working-partnership/lep Twitter: @LondonLEP Note this is an enterprise panel not an enterprise partnership The purpose of the London Enterprise Panel is to advise the Mayor of London on action to:  Provide strategic investment to support private sector growth and employment; Promote enterprise and innovation and the acquisition of skills for sustained employment in London; Protect and enhance London's competitiveness Papers May 2012: http://www.london.gov.uk/moderngov/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=245&MId=4491&Ver=4 Croydon also in Coast to Capital LEP
The Marches Shropshire and Herefordshire Jacqui Casey jacqui.casey@shropshire.gov.uk 01743 252525	Website: http://www.marcheslep.org.uk Twitter: @marcheslep Alternative contact Email : enquiries@marcheslep.org.uk Recently launched redundant building grant scheme http://www.marcheslep.org.uk/index.php/marcheslepnews/111-15-million-redundant-building-grant-scheme-open-for-business
New Anglia  Mr Chris Starkie 01603 224483 chris.starkie@shapingnorfolksfuture.org	Website: http://www.newanglia.co.uk/ Twitter: @NewAngliaLEP LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groups/New-Anglia-LEP-3764553?mostPopular=&gid=3764553 Priorities are: tourism, energy, business support and the green economy Launched a website to help entrepreneurs and small businesses http://www.bizinfoportal.co.uk/ Green Economy Pathfinder http://www.eadt.co.uk/business/suffolk_new_anglia_lep_to_unveil_green_economy_pathfinder_manifesto_1_1404051 Some LAs also in Greater Cambs LEP
Northamptonshire Sajeeda Rose 01604 609 548 Sajeeda.Rose@northamptonshireep.co.uk +44 (0)1604 609 393	Website: http://www.northamptonshireep.co.uk/ Twitter: @_northantsEP Sign up for newsletter here: http://www.northamptonshireep.co.uk/keep-date
North Eastern Mr Peter O'Brien 0191 548 5860 peter@tyneandwearcityregion.co.uk	Board recruitment process completed http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/9120647.Kromek_boss_joins_North_East_LEP_board/ Chair Paul Walker Finance RGF £ Durham County Cricket Club RGF £ Cumbrian Holdings, (Seaham) RGF £1.79 Chirton Engineering for several cos, North Shields RGF £ Turbo Power Systems, Gateshead RGF £ DUCO, Walker, Newcastle RGF £ Bridon International, Wallsend RGF £ Connor Solutions, Tyne & Wear RGF £ Proctor & Gamble Technical Centres, Newcastle? RGF £ Nissan x3, Sunderland Aims to deliver against these four strategic priorities: Supporting Enterprise and Private Sector Business Growth Building on Key Economic Strengths Improving Skills and Performance Strengthening Transport, Connectivity and Infrastructure More information here http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=9452 I don't seem to be able to find a dedicated website or much info from 2012.
Oxford city regionEmail: lep@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01865 815866	Twitter: @OxfordshireLEP Website: Improving the skills of Oxfordshire's workforce and those about to enter it, to improve their employability http://www.oxfordshirelep.org.uk/cms/ Chair Mark Shooter Key Programmes Getting the county connected to fast broadband access and improve mobile phone coverage Maximising Oxfordshire's potential to Enabling infrastructure for growth and reducing barriers increase inward investment Providing the local link for business support Working with Berkshire LEP on Skills: Sandra Higgs reported on visit to Berkshire LEP with Adrian Lockwood. Berkshire LEP have carried out some research on employability skills with employers and 1400 young people. They have drawn up a priority list of employability skills which Adrian Lockwood recommended to be replicated and used by OSB. Adrian requested comments on the efficacy of an Oxfordshire young people's survey. Simon Duffy requested any survey be a simple ranking list – action: sub group (SD, RK, RF) to investigate and report back. Sandra Higgs outlined the tools and activities currently available and under development from Berkshire and the plan for a dissemination event. Actions: Alison Hopkins will circulate the visit report. Sandra to provide a paper on recommendations for working with Berkshire LEP.
Sheffield Sylvia.yates@sheffieldcityregion.org.uk	Website: http://www.sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/local-enterprise-partnership Twitter: @sheffcityregion Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3256687&trk=group-name Chair James Newman. His blog http://www.sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/2012/06/friday-8-june-2012/ Barnsley also in Leeds City Region Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, NE Derbys also in Notts Derbys LEP Some Northern HMA LAs may go to NE Y & H in due course
Solent +44 (0) 2392 688 924 Info@solentlep.co.uk Solent LEP Office Floor 2, Core 2 Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth PO1 2AY	Website http://www.solentlep.org.uk/ Twitter: @solentlep Strategic Priorities: Enterprise Infrastructure priorities Inward investment Skills for growth Strategic sectors Enterprise zone website: http://www.solentez.co.uk/site/hca/home
South East Midlands info@semlep.com Tel 01234 436100 Cranfield Innovation Centre University Way Cranfield Bedfordshire MK43 0BT	Website http://www.southeastmidlands.org.uk/ Twitter: @southeastmidlan and @annlimb Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/South-East-Midlands-Local-Enterprise-3719476?gid=3719476&mostPopular=&trk=tyah SEMLEP aims to attract new growth to the area remove barriers to growth deliver growth effectively and speedily grow ourselves in a sustainable and cost effective way Action plan: Plan for growth April 2012-March 2013 - Draft Cherwell also in Oxon LEP Covers 2 HCA operational areas
Stoke and Staffordshire Ms Jenny Greer 01785 277211 contactus@stokestaffslep.org.uk	Website: http://www.stokestaffslep.org.uk/ Inward investment website: http://www.makeitstokestaffs.co.uk/ Business helpline: 03001118002 Board minutes: http://www.stokestaffslep.org.uk/useful-documents/ Southern Staffs includes Lichfield and Tamworth also in Birmingham LEP Finance - RGF £1.6m to Prince's Regeneration Trust for creative industries in Middleport Pottery in Burslem - RGF £4m to Alstom in Stafford for research centre
Swindon and Wiltshire Steve Richards M. 07748 658230 c2r@sdrichards.demon.co.uk	Website: http://www.swlep.biz/
Tees Valley Linda Edworthy linda.edworthy@teesvalleyunlimited.gov.uk 01642 527092	Website: http://www.teesvalleyunlimited.gov.uk/ Twitter: @TVU_LEP Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Tees-Valley-Unlimited-Local-Enterprise-3298261?gid=3298261&mostPopular=&trk=tyah Five key objectives for the next four years: Develop infrastructure and place to enable economic development Support sector development and enterprise Develop the workforce within the Tees Valley Promote the Tees Valley economy Secure investment to meet our economic development needs Priority actions: http://www.teesvalleyunlimited.gov.uk/media/59648/our_priority_actions.pdf Finance RGF £15m Cleveland Potash RGF £1.65m SSI UK, (Corus) RGF £1.65m Nifco UK, (Stockton?) RGF £6.7m Lotte Chemical UK, Wilton RGF £1.2m A V Dawson, Tees port
Thames Valley BerkshireDeborah Wharton 07881 842861 deborah.wharton@thamesvalleyberkshire.co.uk 01628 796 020	Website: http://www.thamesvalleyberkshire.co.uk/ Twitter: @TVBLEP Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3881035&mostPopular=&trk=tyah Event in House of Commons on 27th June - register via website Really useful FAQ section of website: http://www.thamesvalleyberkshire.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/
West of England Mr Peter Jackson 01454 863400 peter.jackson@westofenglandlep.co.uk	Twitter: WofEnglandLEP Website: http://www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/ Business support website: http://www.businessnavigator.org.uk/
Worcestershire Gary Woodman 0845 1641 ext 2187 garyw@hwchamber.co.uk	http://www.worcestershirelep.org twitter @worcsLEP chair Peter Pawsey LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Worcestershire-LEP-Local-Enterprise-Partnership-3852431?mostPopular=&gid=3852431 Priorities are to:  • deliver the strategic employment sites and related infrastructure (services, highways access utilities etc) needed to secure sustainable economic growth and a low carbon economy. • ensure we have the right support for business start up, business growth, business retention – focussing on meeting the needs of our strategic businesses, 'high growth' SMEs and the social enterprise sector. • deliver the right infrastructure for business, including improved high speed broadband availability, improving access from the M5 to the Malvern Hills Science Park and QinetiQ, improving the by-pass leading to the Hereford and Bromyard roads to Herefordshire and creating better access for our strategic businesses and their supply chains in the north of the county to the motorway network through improvements to east-west links and the A449. • Invest in the skills of our workforce ensuring that provision is responsive to business needs, and relevant to future growth and business opportunities. Finance - RGF £17.5m Worcester Technology Park by Bosch Thermotechnology
York, North Yorkshire and East Riding James Farrar 0160 953 3598 james.farrar@northyorks.gov.uk	Website: www.businessinspiredgrowth.com Twitter: @bizinspiredgrow Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/York-North-Yorkshire-E-Riding-4217871?home=&gid=4217871&trk=anet_ug_hm Chair: Barry Dodd OBE East Riding also in Hull and Humber LEP