Staffordshire University has been praised for a commitment to drive job creation and boost business in the area. It is one of just 13 institutions to receive a commendation from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for its approach to engaging with industry and supporting regional development. Congratulating the university on its commendation, […]
With priorities to deliver secure, reliable, clean and affordable energy, the UK faces a challenge in meeting targets under the Climate Change Act. How can the UK successfully decarbonise its energy system, ensure a secure supply of energy that is affordable for consumers and, in meeting these challenges, provide new business opportunities? To answer […]
The achievements of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership in bringing jobs and growth to the area have been showcased at the LEP’s annual conference. More than 200 representatives from local businesses and organisations attended the conference on Friday to hear a keynote address from Small Business Minister Margot James MP, plus a range […]
The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership is delighted to announce that Small Business Minister Margot James MP will be the keynote speaker at our Annual Conference on Friday October 21. The event, at Yarnfield Park Conference Centre, near Stone, ST15 0NL, will be an opportunity for local businesses to hear first-hand from the Minister […]
The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership is committed to maximising the benefits to our area from HS2, following today’s announcement by the Chancellor to press ahead with construction of the line to Crewe. LEP chairman David Frost CBE welcomed the government’s decision, which he said provided clarity and gave the LEP a firm foundation on […]
Northern Gateway partnership launched to spearhead region’s economic growth and fuel the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse Today, October 21, sees the launch of a landmark partnership to deliver the Northern Gateway Development Zone – spearheading economic growth and supercharging the Northern Powerhouse by connecting with the Midlands Engine to capitalise on the investment potential […]
Building Better Opportunities- ESF & Big Lottery Funding 2014 This new joint BIG Lottery and European Social Fund (ESF) is aimed at supporting local grass roots groups in engaging those furthest from the labour market. This fund is being commissioned through LEP’s (Local Enterprise Partnerships) from 2014 for six years until 2020. The basis of […]
Rapid core city growth, developing major employment sites with supporting infrastructure and building a skilled workforce are the main drivers behind the strategic economic plan for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, the Government’s Minister of State was told this week. Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Enterprise Partnership board members met with Greg Clark MP as part of his tour […]
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Careers Hub supported by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have brought together over 100 Senior Leaders from schools and colleges, business leaders, the City and County Council, and the Careers and Enterprise Company at an event to set the vision for jobs and careers across the area. The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire LEP […]
Earlier this year, the Council and Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles’ health and wellbeing app ‘Cannock Chase Can’ was shortlisted in the Innovation category for the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2023. The official awards ceremony took place earlier this month in London which saw Cannock Chase Council in partnership with IHL as one of nine local […]
