The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has unveiled the projects that have been shortlisted to receive Growing Places Funding, subject to due diligence. The £16.1 million fund was allocated to the LEP by Government to unlock stalled projects and initiatives that could help support the creation of new jobs and economic growth. After … Read more →

A major campaign launched today, Tuesday May 8, is urging residents and businesses to do their bit to help secure superfast broadband for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Superfast broadband will help boost local businesses and the economy, reduce isolation in rural communities and help improve health and access to services. Councils from across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough … Read more →

LEP Network Annual Report identifies Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough as leading area for innovation and knowledge The LEP Network has published its annual report on the LEP area economies “Creating Successful Local Economies” on Friday (20 April 2012), and the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been identified as the leading area in … Read more →

On Wednesday 28th March, over 25 people gathered together to discuss key skills issues and how these issues are holding back the economic potential of our LEP area. The afternoon session drew together not just education providers and local authorities, but also businesses and Government agencies to give us a broader view of the current … Read more →

In 2014, there will be a new raft of European Funds in place such as the European Regional Structural Fund (for economic development), European Social Fund (for skills and economic inclusion), European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and European Marine and Fisheries Fund. The Government is consulting on identifying the best solutions to organising, managing … Read more →