Worcestershire LEP April 2016 Newsletter

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April 2016 Newsletter

In this edition:

Update from Worcestershire LEP Chair, Mark Stansfeld: April 2016

Worcestershire is continuing to excel as a result of the growing innovation and productivity of our County’s businesses and we are certainly seeing the results. Last month we heard the […]

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Worcestershire’s economy consistently top of the tables for growth

Last month (8 March) the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership revealed that the County’s economic growth continues to go from strength to strength. The latest statistics released by the Office of National Statistics […]

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Planning application approved for £4 million Phase 5 of Malvern Hills Science Park

Technology rich companies will benefit from an additional £4 million investment into Malvern Hills Science Park as planning consent for the next phase has been approved. Last month (22 March […]

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Workshop for protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency

Organisations are being invited to attend the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Priority 6 workshop for protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency, on 4 May 2016. Department for […]

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Worcestershire Growth Fund Round 2 open for expanding businesses

The second round of the £2million Worcestershire Growth Fund opens on 8 April 2016 to help local expanding businesses to create more jobs and boost productivity. The fund, which was […]

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Rural community organisations and rural businesses invited to bid for round of funding

Organisations and businesses are being invited to submit an application for the next round of funding in the LEADER programme. Projects are invited to submit an application for the LEADing […]

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National award for innovative work with county curry houses

Pioneering work to boost Worcestershire’s economy by supporting an entire sector of food businesses to improve their practices and regulatory compliance has won a national award. The way Worcestershire Regulatory […]

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Nominations open for Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards until 30 June 2016

Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that nominations are open for this year’s Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. Training providers, employers, schools and apprentices are now being urged to […]

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Prestigious Chamber Business Awards will showcase best of Herefordshire & Worcestershire business in its 15th year

Local businesses are being encouraged to apply for the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards before the Friday 15 April deadline. This year, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber […]

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Enter the Intelligently Green Awards

Wychavon-based businesses are being invited to enter Wychavon District Council’s 2016 Intelligently Green Awards, which are backed by headline sponsor Rooftop Housing Group. Jane Dobson, Wychavon’s Economic Development Officer, who’s […]

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Get involved with Exporting is GREAT Week, 18-22 April

Over 17,000 companies have taken part in previous Export Week events across the country to date and local businesses are being encouraged to get involved with this year’s Exporting is […]

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LEPs Reveal £5Billion Invested by Private Sector to Boost Local Growth

A total of £5bn of private sector leverage has been secured by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to date as part of a list of headline figures announced at last month’s LEP […]

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National Living Wage and new State Pension

The National Living Wage is now law. Since 1 April 2016, all employers need to pay £7.20 per hour to staff aged 25 and over. Businesses must be ready for […]

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Take part in Worcestershire County Council Overview and Scrutiny Survey

Worcestershire County Council’s Scrutiny Panels are encouraging local businesses to share their views on what public services they think can be improved – and how. Listening to local residents, community organisations, businesses […]

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Attend the Worcester Business School’s Annual Lecture and Launch

Businesses are invited to attend the University of Worcester Business School’s Annual lecture and launch of the University of Worcestershire Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. Arrival for the lectures are from 4:30pm to […]

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Dates for your diary – April Newsletter 2016

6 April 2016 – New State Pension Changes 8 April 2016 – Worcestershire Growth Fund Round 2 Calls Open 11 April 2016 – University of Worcester Business School Annual Lecture […]

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