Peterborough Devolution Breakfast
Devolution- What it could mean for business The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP and Opportunity Peterborough would like to invite you to attend a free breakfast event at the Eco Innovation...
View ArticleThriving tech sector fuels job growth in the Cambridge and Peterborough region
The Cambridge and Peterborough region will experience strong demand for workers with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) qualifications over the next decade, according to a new...
View ArticleLEP bids for Government funding
LEP TARGETS GOVERNMENT FOR INVESTMENT IN ECONOMIC GROWTH A bid to secure £70.5 million to support the growth of the local area has been submitted to Government thanks to the Greater Cambridge Greater...
View ArticleHigher Vocational Training concept becomes a reality with LEP Growth Deal
Bond Bryan’s design for iMET (Innovation Manufacturing Engineering Technology), in Alconbury Weald has received planning permission. Richard Baggaley, iMET’s Project Manager, said “This planning...
View ArticleConsultation shows support for devolution
The LEP has welcomed the outcome of a public consultation on proposals to devolve power and hundreds of millions of pounds of funding from Westminster to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The...
View ArticleThe East remains popular investment destination
The results of the 2015/16 Department for International Trade have been published and show that the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP area attracted a number of international businesses to its...
View ArticleFree event to inspire business growth in Stamford
Entrepreneurs in Stamford will be inspired to take their businesses to the next phase at a special ‘Grow Your Business’ event taking place at Borderville Sports Centre next week. Amongst those sharing...
View ArticleSajid Javid: Councils should “press on” with devo deal to benefit...
In a visit to Cambridgeshire today, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid urged local leaders across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to “press on” with their devolution deal plans which could bring...
View ArticleCollaboration takes centre stage at property’s premier debating event
Three leading Cambridge businesses focused on the growth of Cambridge and the region have confirmed their involvement in the property industry’s most coveted debating event, taking place in the city on...
View ArticleERDF is open for business
The Government has confirmed that funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will be guaranteed for all ERDF contracts signed off up to the point at which the UK departs the EU, even...
View ArticleChamber of Commerce Christmas Lunch and End of Year Update
Will a new combined authority pave the way for £20million investment each year to secure economic growth? Find out at the Chamber Christmas Lunch The Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce invites you to...
View ArticleCambridgeshire & Peterborough backs Devolution Deal
Following on from the LEP Board’s support of the Devolution Deal earlier this month, Councillors from across the county have voted to progress a devolution deal for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that...
View ArticleStart of construction on £1.5bn A14 scheme gets thumbs up from across...
Support has been received from across Cambridgeshire after it was announced today (28 November) that work on one of Britain’s biggest road upgrades is officially underway. The news came as Transport...
View ArticleTrust secures LEP Prize Challenge funding
A trust operating to help create a strong and active community for its residents has secured £42,684 from the LEP Prize Challenge Fund to continue The Ramsey Phoenix Project in 2017. The LEP Prize...
View ArticleGrowth Deal funding secured for GCGP area
£37.6m cash boost for Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough to help create local jobs and growth Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today announced a government cash boost of £37.6 million for the...
View ArticleERDF calls extended
The fourth round of calls for ERDF projects in the GCGP area have been extended to accommodate further applications. The rolling calls that were due to close on 3 February 2017 will remain open until...
View ArticleSave the date for Venturefest East
Successful innovation event – Venturefest East – set to return in 2017 It has been announced today (Monday 20th February 2017) that following the success of Venturefest East 2016, the team will be...
View ArticleEmployers and students come together in major skills event
Over 40 leading businesses from across Cambridgeshire came together yesterday to talk to young people about skills and employment opportunities. The ‘Opportunities Ahead’ careers fair was held...
View ArticleA14 works update from Highways England
Work is well underway on the Cambridge to Huntingdon A14 upgrade. Highways England is committed to making the work as smooth as possible, and keeping local residents and businesses up to date. To see...
View ArticleBridge foundations, Roman cows and a floating pontoon: the first three months...
Highways England’s project manager gives sneak peek into progress on the UK’s biggest road upgrade under construction. Three months in to main construction on the A14’s £1.5bn upgrade in...
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