News
Media Enquiries
Please contact our Head of LEP Communications and Engagement, Aissa Gallie, on 07580 448366 or [email protected]
Keep In Touch
If you would like to stay informed about our work, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media.
Branding
For information regarding branding, please refer to our guideline documents which can be found here, under the brand guidelines dropdown.
Reasons to #shoplocal 5⃣ Preserving the heart of the community 🧡 A thriving high street is key to boosting the potential of a village or town where people can socialise as well as shop 🤝 #ShopLocalWeek #EatOutToHelpOut #EnjoySummerSafely pic.twitter.com/Rpjbg6p4Ci
-
News
Read More
04 August
£15.4m investment for York & North Yorkshire
Infrastructure schemes to benefit from £15.4m secured by York &...
-
News
Read More
01 August
Seagrown: A great Yorkshire business leading the way in circular practices
To celebrate Yorkshire Day, we are taking a look at some of our gre...
-
News
Read More
01 August
Introducing Dora Grace
In the midst of lockdown, Whitby Distillery welcomed a new member t...
-
Think Piece
Read More
29 July
Will government incentives provide the boost that apprenticeships need?
Claire Gavaghan speaks with businesses to get their reaction to the...
-
News
Read More
29 July
North Yorkshire steel company drives the green agenda
To celebrate Yorkshire Day, we are taking a look at some of our gre...
-
News
Read More
27 July
A Greener, Fairer, Stronger future for York & North Yorkshire
York & North Yorkshire’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic...
-
News
Read More
20 July
Call for regional stakeholders to engage in shaping ambitious decarbonisation pathways
Stakeholders and business leaders are being asked to contribute tow...
-
News
Read More
15 July
How can local authorities benefit from the circular economy?
Circular Yorkshire webinar series gears up.
... -
News
Read More
13 July
First steps towards a Devolution Deal for York & North Yorkshire
City of York is working together with North Yorkshire County Counci...
-
News
Read More
08 July
New free leadership webinars
Managers are invited to a series of free webinars to help their tea...
-
Think Piece
Read More
06 July
Creating a Fairer York & North Yorkshire post COVID-19
Mike Hawking, Policy and Partnerships Manager at Joseph Rowntree Fo...
-
News
Read More
03 July
Statement: Reaction to £15.4m funding allocation
Reaction to the news of a £15.4m allocation to the LEP from Govern...
-
News
Read More
01 July
Scarborough software development company in bid to help local pubs with track and trace
Askew Brook, a software development company in Scarborough, is offe...
-
News
Read More
22 June
Greener, Fairer, Stronger: A vision for economic recovery
A vision for economic recovery in York and North Yorkshire has been...
-
News
Read More
17 June
Social media webinars for businesses
Businesses are being offered free social media webinars.
... -
News
Read More
16 June
Free online trading offer for farmers
Free subscriptions are being offered to help York and North Yorkshi...
-
Blog
Read More
16 June
Scarborough TEC adapts to a new way of working
Educational approaches to a new way of working: Principal of Scarbo...
-
News
Read More
15 June
Free online trading offer extended for businesses
An offer to help businesses trade online for free has been extended...
-
News
Read More
09 June
Introducing our new Board members
After a successful recruitment, we are delighted to announce the re...
-
News
09 JuneRead MoreYorkshire’s universities are crucial to the region’s recovery
Yorkshire Universities (YU) is a regional partnership with a shared...
-
News
Read More
04 June
The benefits of Devolution in West Yorkshire
Leaders of the five West Yorkshire councils have secured an ambitio...
-
Think Piece
Read More
02 June
Building back better requires bolder carbon-reduction ambitions
In this month’s think piece for the Yorkshire Post, LEP Business ...
-
Blog
Read More
01 June
Is volunteering selfish?
Covid-19 has turned our world upside down, making volunteers in our...
-
Blog
Read More
19 May
Starting a new business in lockdown
When experienced project director Steve Harbertson lost his job ami...
-
News
Read More
18 May
Free online trading offer for businesses
Businesses in North Yorkshire are being offered free subscriptions ...
-
News
Read More
14 May
Last call for business leaders to join our Board
We are issuing a last call for business leaders who want to drive g...
-
News
Read More
07 May
KeepSafe launch helped by York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub has worked with an engine...
-
News
Read More
07 May
NPIF continues to lend despite UK uncertainty – generating over £320m of investment in the North’s small businesses to date
The £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has remained ...
-
News
Read More
06 May
Free COVID-19 webinar: Managing business cash flow in a crisis
A free, 45-minute webinar offering business support takes place on ...
-
Think Piece
Read More
05 May
Post-COVID-19 – the big economic wins will be in the small numbers.
In this month’s thinkpiece for the Yorkshire Post, David. A. ...
-
Think Piece
Read More
04 May
The importance of training now and beyond COVID-19
Thought piece written by Claire Gavaghan, CEO of Malton-based Derwe...
-
News
Read More
30 April
Do you believe in a better Yorkshire? Help build one.
We are recruiting to the Y&NY LEP Board.
... -
Blog
Read More
29 April
Technical skills have never been so important
Head of the new Institute of Technology, Amy Gadd, writes guest blo...
-
Blog
Read More
29 April
Coronavirus and Neurodiversity
Caroline Turner, founder of Creased Puddle , a York based Neurodive...
-
News
Read More
29 April
North Yorkshire businesses still to claim government support grants
Thousands of businesses across North Yorkshire are now in receipt o...
-
Blog
Read More
27 April
Helping the homeless and keeping a business afloat in lockdown
A Wensleydale business which made headlines for helping the homeles...
-
News
Read More
23 April
Online support for York and North Yorkshire businesses
The new website for the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub provi...
-
News
Read More
21 April
Letter to Secretary of State for Education
The letter was sent on Tuesday 14th April by The LEP Net...
-
Blog
Read More
17 April
Are your team and people feeling engaged and connected?
The last few weeks have seen much change for us all and it looks li...
-
Blog
Read More
16 April
A Guide to making a claim via the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Everything you need to know to make a claim via the Coronavirus Job...
-
Blog
Read More
08 April
Business Intelligence update – changes to loan schemes and sector challenges
As a LEP, we continue to work with many regional partners to share ...
-
Blog
Read More
08 April
Finding your way through furloughing
It would be fair to say, most of us had not heard the term “furlo...
-
Think Piece
Read More
07 April
Business leadership through COVID-19 – stabilise, recover and grow.
Never has a local focus been more prevalent than in this time of in...
-
News
Read More
07 April
North Yorkshire communities need you (and your employees, friends and family too)!
During the coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever that...
-
News
Read More
06 April
Call for Ryedale business leaders
We are calling for business leaders from the Ryedale area who are p...
-
News
Read More
02 April
LEP Chair to be declared High Sheriff
We are delighted to announce that our York & North Yorkshire LE...
-
News
Read More
01 April
New boundaries go live
Our updated brand of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Pa...
-
News
Read More
26 March
Coastal businesses collaborate to deliver innovative online delivery solution to respond to COVID-19
Yorkshire in Business and Yorkshire Coast BID are joining forces wi...
-
Blog
Read More
26 March
COVID-19: Help is available
We talked earlier this week about being mindful of the mental and p...
-
Think Piece
Read More
23 March
Think Local in these challenging times.
A message from our chair, David Kerfoot MBE DL in response to the C...
-
Blog
Read More
23 March
Keeping on top of Mental Health whilst working at home
We know that many of us are worrying about the current situation ar...
-
Blog
Read More
23 March
New ‘Techforce19’ challenge launched to combat impact of COVID-19 at home
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come...
-
Blog
Read More
20 March
Top tips on how digital technology can help your business deal with Covid-19
Some businesses are struggling to cope with the challenges arising ...
-
News
Read More
20 March
Intelligence update – how our region’s businesses are responding to COVID-19
An intelligence update detailing how businesses are c...
-
News
Read More
19 March
York & North Yorkshire Business Intelligence and Innovation
How are businesses from across our region being impacted by COVID-1...
-
News
Read More
19 March
Local appeal launched to support charitable activity in response to Coronavirus
The Coronavirus Community Fund has been launched by Two Ridings Com...
-
News
Read More
12 March
Scarborough Bridge awarded Certificate of Excellence
York’s new Scarborough Bridge has been awarded a Certificate of E...
-
News
Read More
11 March
LEPs economic reality check for Budget 2020 and beyond
LEPs have set out their long term vision of what they believe is ne...
-
Think Piece
Read More
08 March
Maximising the potential of Women in the Workforce
An ESF funded Women in the Workforce programme will launch in 2020 ...
-
News
Read More
04 March
Many employers are already offering industry placements
Industry placements are a longer, more structured time in the workp...
-
News
Read More
03 March
Careers guidance success
The YNYER LEP has been ranked sixth overall, out of 38 Local Enterp...
-
Blog
Read More
25 February
Small actions can lead to big impacts
Reusable coffee cup in hand, a bit of recycling here and there, and...
-
News
Read More
24 February
Call for Scarborough skills and business leaders
Skills specialists and business leaders in the Scarborough area are...
-
Blog
Read More
21 February
Providing a Positive Working Environment
In preparation for our Mental Health Campaign, I spent a day with S...
-
News
Read More
17 February
Hobson & Porter begins work on UK’S first dedicated Tree Health Centre
The Yorkshire Arboretum, located near Castle Howard in North Yorksh...
-
Blog
Read More
14 February
Climate Action: Change from within
Last month kicked off a new year for the Circular team (C-team). Wi...
-
Think Piece
Read More
12 February
Do you believe in a better Yorkshire? Help build one.
We want your voice to lead our transformation. If you have a passio...
-
Blog
Read More
06 February
Climbing the ladder to success #NAW2020 #FireItUp
In support of National Apprenticeship Week 2020 we have searched hi...
-
News
Read More
31 January
Let’s Fire It Up!
For National Apprenticeship Week 2020 we are launching our updated ...
-
News
Read More
24 January
LEP Review Announcement
Important announcement about the future of the York, North Yorkshir...
-
News
Read More
21 January
Skills Priorities Mapped Out
The skills needed to drive a region’s economy forward have been m...
-
Think Piece
Read More
17 January
Deeply rural investment – how past and future funding models can play a part in levelling up the North.
In the world of national elections, devolution discussions and comp...
-
News
Read More
08 January
YNYER Labour Market Analysis
The York, North Yorkshire and East Riding (YNYER) Labour Market Ana...
-
Think Piece
Read More
05 December
Getting quality business support that’s right for your business.
Whichever way you look at it, businesses are in the market for good...
-
News
Read More
15 November
Yorkshire Celebrates the Best of its Food & Drink!
The Deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards 2019
... -
Think Piece
Read More
05 November
Yorkshire – a ‘silicon valley’ for the Circular Economy?
Sue Jefferson, Non-Executive Director at Realise Possibilities and ...
-
News
Read More
30 October
Leading in a climate emergency – a collaborative approach
The YNYER LEP take the lead on Yorkshire’s approach to the climat...
-
News
Read More
16 October
Annual Skills Report 2019
Our Annual Skills Report has been published.
... -
News
Read More
16 October
Bespoke Skills Service – EU Funded call is open
Bespoke Skills Service – EU Funded call is open
... -
News
Read More
10 October
Mental Health & Wellbeing Toolkit Launch
A Mental Health & Wellbeing practical toolkit for Small and Med...
-
Think Piece
Read More
08 October
Mental Health is Everybody’s Business – developing inclusive and productive work place culture
Sam Alexander, CEO Your Consortium and Board Member for the York, N...
-
Blog
Read More
30 September
Sustainable community led housing in York
In this week’s guest blog we hear from Yorspace, a project se...
-
Blog
Read More
23 September
A local view of the global climate strikes
Our Low Carbon Lead, Katie Privett, shares a view from the climate ...
-
News
Read More
23 September
Guidance for business on the UK exiting the EU
Welcome to the latest information and guidance for business on the ...
-
Blog
Read More
15 September
Case Study: Karro Foods Apprenticeships
Engaging young people in local businesses is vital to sustaining lo...
-
News
Read More
13 September
David Kerfoot MBE DL to attend the NP11 Convention of the North
David.A.Kerfoot MBE DL, Chair of the York, North Yorkshire and East...
-
News
Read More
02 September
YNYER LEP Skills Conference 2019 announced
Sign up is now open for the YNYER LEP Skills Conference 2019.
... -
News
Read More
29 August
Broadcaster Steph McGovern confirmed to host Convention of the North and NP11 event as programme is announced
The Convention of the North and NP11, in partnership with Governmen...
-
Blog
Read More
26 August
Case Study – Whitby Distillery
In the year since they launched, Whitby Gin has picked up five majo...
-
News
Read More
15 August
We’re looking for events, PR and website support
We have three areas of communications and engagement we’re lo...
-
Think Piece
Read More
15 August
Branding places is the way ahead
Wayne Hemingway share his thoughts with us on the role of place bra...
-
Blog
Read More
14 August
Case Study: Lizzie’s Story
After fleeing an abusive relationship with her young son, Lizzie wa...
-
News
Read More
14 August
‘Thriving at Work’ – EU funded call is open
The Thriving at Work call comes under our skills priority, Inspired...
-
News
Read More
13 August
Sheffield City Region confirmed for biggest ever gathering of Convention of the North with NP11
The convention will take place in Rotherham on Friday 13th Septembe...
-
News
Read More
12 August
T-Level and Skills Support for the Unemployed – EU funding calls
Calls have been announced in relation to T-Levels and Skills Suppor...
-
Blog
Read More
11 August
Case Study – Labman Automations
Labman Automation, based near Stokesley, prides itself on producing...
-
Blog
Read More
10 August
Case Study – Askham Bryan College
The farm at Askham Bryan Agricultural College will undergo dramatic...
-
News
Read More
08 August
£50,000 of Grant Aid committed to small businesses affected by flooding in North Yorkshire
York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership (YNYER...
-
News
Read More
08 August
Office for Life Sciences Business Event in York
On Wednesday August 7th, the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding ...
-
Blog
Read More
04 August
Case Study: Karro Foods
Karro Foods is one of the UK’s leading pork processors with proce...
-
News
Read More
01 August
5 YEARS OF INVESTMENT IN YORKSHIRE
Yorkshire Day 2019 is the ideal occasion for York, North Yorkshire ...
-
News
Read More
01 August
Businesses Affected by the flood – support information
A guide to help and information regarding the recent flooding in th...
-
Blog
Read More
28 July
Case Study: Scarborough Junction Improvements
Four town centre road improvements in Scarborough will see improvem...
-
Blog
Read More
28 July
Case Study: Flamingo Land Apprentices
Leon Elsworth & Bobbi Finch have been making a difference at Fl...
-
Blog
Read More
27 July
Case Study: Scarborough Engineering Week
A three-day annual event designed to show how STEM can make a diffe...
-
Blog
Read More
27 July
Case Study: Scarborough TEC
Scarborough’s newest college with a focus on Training, Educat...
-
News
Read More
27 July
PIONEERING SHERBURN2 EMPLOYMENT PARK NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The project was kick-started with £2.95m from our Growing Places F...
-
News
Read More
26 July
Green businesses encouraged to apply for prestigious Queen’s Award
Businesses are encouraged to showcase their achievements and apply ...
-
Blog
Read More
20 July
Case Study: Flood defence Skipton
A new flood-defence scheme has opened near Skipton to combat the fl...
-
News
Read More
17 July
Celebrating Skills Investment in our Distinctive Places
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work and an unremi...
-
Think Piece
Read More
16 July
Good Growth in distinctive places challenges us to adapt and win a balanced and authentic future
Carolyn Frank shares her experience of the conference and introduce...
-
News
Read More
15 July
ESIF Calls Programme announcements
The final round of planned calls for European Regional Development ...
-
News
Read More
12 July
Business Engagement Forum seeks new, diverse and exciting voices
We’re looking for new, diverse, exciting and representative voice...
-
Blog
Read More
06 July
Beyond the Binary: Trans Identity in the Workplace
Identity in the workplace has always been a tricky thing, and it’...
-
News
Read More
06 July
Response to concerns about the A64 dualling scheme
A meeting of the A64 Growth Partnership was convened at Kingspan’...
-
News
Read More
05 July
Over £3m investment in projects to improve business opportunities for towns of Bridlington and Tadcaster
The Infrastructure and Joint Assets Board of York, North Yorkshire ...
-
News
Read More
04 July
Joint Housing Investment Plan and Rural Housing Enabler Network to offer solutions to rural housing challenges
... -
News
Read More
03 July
Annual Conference 2019: Championing Good Growth in Distinctive Places
The York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership An...
-
News
Read More
03 July
Northern Powerhouse 11 join forces for Energy and Clean Growth Conference
A ground-breaking conference later this year is set to showcase the...
-
News
Read More
20 June
Good Growth – Future Careers
We are delighted to announce that three students from Millthorpe Sc...
-
Think Piece
Read More
18 June
Good Growth in Distinctive Places
Good for the planet, good for people and good for business.
... -
Blog
Read More
12 June
Introducing our Keynote Speaker, Bill Grimsey
This year’s conference will focus on Good Growth in Distinctive P...
-
News
Read More
06 June
New Automotive, Construction & Engineering Centre opens at Scarborough TEC
The centre has been part-funded by over £3m of Local Growth Fundin...
-
Think Piece
Read More
05 June
World Environment Day – Cleaning up our language to engage SMEs in clean growth.
This World Environment Day we’re asking for your help –...
-
News
Read More
05 June
‘Let’s talk about York…’
Read on and find out how you can get involved with the future of Yo...
-
News
Read More
24 May
Scarborough Bridge sees growth in daily journeys
Scarborough Bridge has seen an increase of 1,000 extra journeys per...
-
News
Read More
20 May
Free training programme launched for adults to boost essential skills
£2.5m of skills support made available for SMEs in the region.
... -
News
Read More
20 May
Harrogate food tech company receive NPIF investment
Autheticate receive £2.3m investment in compliance software, creat...
-
News
Read More
20 May
Growth Hub Announce New Business Relationship Managers
Three new Business Relationship Managers will be supporting SMEs in...
-
Think Piece
Read More
17 May
Digital Workplaces for Rural Communities
Access to digital workplaces are at the heart of future economic pr...
-
News
Read More
13 May
Grow Yorkshire asks for industry to share their voice to shape future strategy.
Grow Yorkshire industry survey asks food and farming businesses wha...
-
Blog
Read More
13 May
Give an hour and change a life!
Our Careers Hub Lead, Louise Lunn, shares why she hopes that busy b...
-
News
Read More
08 May
UK’s first Tree Health Centre to be built at Yorkshire Arboretum
The centre will lead tree health science nationally and internation...
-
News
Read More
08 May
National Apprenticeship Awards 2019 – OPEN FOR ENTRIES!
Entries are open for apprentices, employers and apprenticeship cham...
-
News
Read More
29 April
Good Growth in Distinctive Place – Annual Conference 2019
Our Annual Conference, ‘Good Growth in Distinctive PlacesR...
-
Think Piece
Read More
26 April
Building a future sustainable city
Marc Bichtemann, Managing Director of First York, shares his views ...
-
News
Read More
17 April
Scarborough Bridge opens to the public.
Public use of the bridge can begin, with official launch to follow ...
-
News
Read More
17 April
Grow Yorkshire Initiative Launched.
Grow Yorkshire initiative is publically launched, with regional lea...
-
Think Piece
Read More
26 March
Connecting Landscape and Economy in Yorkshire: The Case For Doing Business With Yorkshire’s Landscapes
...
-
News
Read More
22 March
First Walk Across New Scarborough Bridge, York, Ahead of Next Month’s Opening Following £4.4m Upgrade
...
-
News
Read More
14 March
£6.6m Investment in Road Networks Approved, Opening Up Growth Potential in Scarborough and East Riding.
...
-
News
Read More
06 March
International Women’s Day: Working to Encourage a Shift Towards #BalanceForBetter
...
-
Blog
06 MarchRead MoreInternational Women’s Day: We Can’t Empower Women Without Engaging Men
Our LEP Chair, David. A. Kerfoot MBE DL, shares his thoughts on Int...
-
News
05 MarchRead MoreDavid Kerfoot on £1.6bn Stronger Towns Fund
Our Chair, David Kerfoot, comments on Stronger Towns Fund.
... -
News
Read More
04 March
National Apprenticeship Week: Celebrating the Positive Impact of Apprenticeships for Individuals, Employers and the Economy
...
-
News
20 FebruaryRead MoreLocal Industrial Strategy – CALL FOR EVIDENCE
This is a joint call for evidence that covers both the Leeds City R...
-
Blog
Read More
05 February
Growth in Store for E-Commerce Software Firm as it Secures £500k NPIF Investment
...
-
Blog
Read More
01 February
Recruiting from the Wider Workforce: Why Open Recruitment is Important
...
-
News
Read More
01 February
Prime Minister Meets With Business Leaders from England’s Local Enterprise Partnerships
...
-
News
29 JanuaryRead MoreLaunching our Joint Housing Investment Plan.
Our Chair of Infrastructure Board launches our Joint Housing Invest...
-
News
25 JanuaryRead MoreSherburn2 Investment – Investment in Industry to Benefit People and Places
...
-
News
21 JanuaryRead More2019 – Full steam ahead for our rural powerhouse.
Our Chair of the Board, David. A. Kerfoot takes a look at the year ...
-
News
08 JanuaryRead MoreFilmmakers – We Need You!
Seeking filmmakers to help us make a series of films about apprenti...
-
Blog
Read More
30 November
Mind the Gap – employing to the construction industry from the wider workforce
Employing people from the wider workforce can help to tackle the co...
-
News
Read More
22 November
LEP’s propose merger to secure “bigger share of the prize” for Yorkshire
The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and York, North Yorksh...
-
Think Piece
10 OctoberRead MoreA Minute Read on Mental Health: Farmers
Research shows that levels of depression is on the increase amongst...
-
Think Piece
Read More
04 September
Business Connections – shouting about our great micro and small businesses
...
-
Blog
Read More
15 August
The Big Soil Community – a community approach to sustainable agriculture
... -
Blog
Read More
10 August
How Icelandic artisans are inspiring Grow Yorkshire
Britain’s most Innovative Farm Diversification: a great exam...
-
News
Read More
24 July
YNYER LEP response to LEP review paper, ‘Strengthened Local Enterprise Partnerships’ 24.07.2018.
...
-
Blog
Read More
20 July
Resilience and Sustainability: Ingredients for a Successful Small Business
...
-
News
Read More
11 July
York, North Yorkshire and East Riding announced as ‘Careers Hub’ to help transform careers education
...
-
News
Read More
02 July
RURAL HOUSING WEEK CELEBRATES NORTH YORKSHIRE & EAST RIDING BUMPER AFFORDABLE HOMES
...
-
News
Read More
26 June
Prime Minister chairs first Council of Local Enterprise Partnership Leaders at Downing Street
...
-
News
Read More
08 March
#PressforProgress on International Women’s Day
Celebrating the driven and talented young women we have in our team...
-
News
Read More
05 March
Entrepreneurial Care Leaver Wows Dragons for Business Investment
CAKE-BAKING Sasha, 25, from Pickering, wowed our panel of friendly ...
-
News
Read More
02 March
Apprenticeships work! Celebrating NAW 2018
Here’s what we’re doing for National Apprenticeship Wee...
-
Think Piece
Read More
26 February
Invest in nature to grow our economy?
David Sharrod Chair of the Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust on natur...
-
Think Piece
Read More
23 February
Imagine you had a billion to invest
Our Head of Business visits a growing knowledge economy in Maastric...
-
News
Read More
06 February
Help us build a better region
We are recruiting new Board Members to shape and champion our work<...
-
News
Read More
05 February
Have your say on transport across the North
Two upcoming consultation events from Transport for the North
... -
News
Read More
02 February
Help following Eggborough Power Station closure
We will work with Eggborough Power and Selby District...
-
News
Read More
26 January
Collaborating for a better future
As part of our collaboration to develop our Local Industrial Strate...
-
News
Read More
19 January
New Chair To Target Rural Growth and SMEs
Our previous deputy chair David A Kerfoot MBE DL an entrepreneur, w...
-
News
Read More
19 January
Business Growth Hub Reaching Out to Businesses Following Carillion’s Liquidation
OUR growth Hub, How’s Business, is reaching out to the area’s b...
-
Think Piece
Read More
21 December
There’s a Change of Energy in the Air and We’re Well Placed to Take Advantage
Peter Emery, our Board member and CEO of Electricity North West, ta...
-
Blog
Read More
20 December
Illuminating the Yorkshire Coast to Inspire Economic Growth
Richard Shaw, Board Member at the LEP and Chair of the constellatio...
-
News
Read More
20 December
LEPs Leading Cross Regionally to Buck National Trend in Apprenticeships
Major employers, colleges, universities and training providers were...
-
Think Piece
Read More
19 December
Industrial Collaboration for a More Sustainable Future
Professor Peter Ball, Director of Business and Community Engagement...
-
Think Piece
Read More
19 December
‘I’d love to live there…’ Culture Makes Places Great
Chris Bailey, Clerk of the Guild of Media Arts talks about the bene...
-
Think Piece
Read More
18 December
If We Want an Inclusive Society, Let’s Stop Defining People by What They Don’t Have
Sam Alexander of Your Consortium talks about social inclusion and t...
-
News
Read More
14 December
Solutions Being Assessed to Relieve A64 Hopgrove Bottleneck
The latest progress on proposals to create a new section of dual ca...
-
Think Piece
Read More
08 December
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Karleen Dowden of the Careers and Enterprise Company considers what...
-
News
Read More
08 December
The Industrial Strategy: Commitment to Growth Hubs and Productivity
WE welcome the publication of the government’s Industrial Str...
-
Think Piece
Read More
04 December
Do we have the Emotional Intelligence to Work with Artificial Intelligence?
Dr Ruth Smith considers the skills and emotional challenges facing ...
-
Think Piece
Read More
27 November
How Trends Like Flexitarianism Are Increasing Product Demand #YNYERFutures
IN the second of our think pieces about productivity, Kevin Brennan...
-
Think Piece
Read More
20 November
How Robotics May Affect Our Nine to Five
FROM pizza delivery robots, digital house assistants and self drivi...
-
News
Read More
19 November
Collaborating to Strengthen Our Area’s Future Investment #YNYERFutures
ASKING better questions to get better answers is driving our think...
-
News
Read More
19 November
£1.5m Funding Approved for Scarborough Bridge Improvement
£1.5M in funding has been approved by the York, North Yorkshire an...
-
News
Read More
19 October
LEP Statement Welcomes Department for Transport’s Investment
WE welcome the recent announcement (19 October) from the Departmen...
-
News
Read More
18 October
The Mechatronics Centre is Training Engineers of the Future
East Riding College’s Mechatronics Centre has opened providin...
-
News
Read More
18 October
Key Employers Pledge Support for Scarborough Schools
Employers and schools are getting together to inspire young people ...
-
News
Read More
18 October
Plan Launched to Increase Education and Skills on North Yorkshire Coast
The North Yorkshire Coast is set to benefit from a partnership of e...
-
News
Read More
17 October
Progress underway at our Scarborough TEC investment
The LEP took a visit to Scarborough TEC’s new campus to see h...
-
News
Read More
06 October
Successful Skills Conference
A GREAT turnout of around 100 of our partners gathered together ear...
-
News
Read More
04 October
Growing Skills to Grow our Economy
We’re holding our Skills Update event today, to get together ...
-
News
Read More
02 October
Vacancy: York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Enterprise Partnership Chair
The LEP is looking for a new Chair to lead the development of new ...
-
News
Read More
27 September
Business Leaders Being Called Upon to Back Youth Trust Appeal
The Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust are calling upon business le...
-
News
Read More
27 September
Boosting Productivity with Fully Funded Training for Employees [Case Study]
Yorkshire Heart have used fully funded training from Skills Support...
-
News
Read More
20 September
LEP Secures £50,000 BEIS Grant to Develop Our Energy Strategy in the North
YORK, North Yorkshire & East Riding Enterprise Partnership (LEP...
-
News
Read More
02 September
Business in Our Area is one of the first to Receive a Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund Grant
A York based company is one of the first to receive a grant from th...
-
News
Read More
01 September
Wish You Were Here At The Scarborough Popup Business Café.
On the 13th September the Popup Business Café arrives at Woodend i...
-
News
Read More
25 August
Bank Holiday Makers Asked to Share Their Experiences of the A64
WHEN safe to do so, people travelling to and from the Yorkshire Coa...
-
News
Read More
23 August
Minister Gives Green Light for Junction Upgrade Unlocking Potential for 3,000 New Jobs
MINISTER for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth Jake Berry MP...
-
News
Read More
11 August
Help Us Design Better Support for High Growth Businesses
We have to know what the needs of Scale Up businesses are, and we n...
-
News
Read More
11 August
Great Feedback from our Annual Conference Survey
We’d like to thank everyone who attended this year’s Annual Con...
-
News
Read More
11 August
Help Us Collect Evidence for Improving the A64
It is our collective task to maintain the pressure on Government to...
-
Blog
Read More
10 August
Attracting Millions To Grow Our Economy
IT’S our annual reporting season here at the York, North Yorkshir...
-
News
Read More
04 August
Growth Hub Says Innovate to Retain Staff and Increase Market Share
Our Growth Hub How’s Business is encouraging our area’s...
-
News
Read More
03 August
Recommendations from Post 16 Area Review
Recommendations from the government’s Post 16 Area Review of ...
-
News
Read More
27 July
Illuminating the World of Work for Schools and Students
ENTERPRISE Advisors helped bring the world of work alight for stud...
-
News
Read More
18 July
Driving Our Economy by Reconnecting Young People with Employment [Case Study]
helping young people reconnect with education, training and the wor...
-
News
Read More
13 July
On July 13th the Popup Business Café returns to Tadcaster.
On July 13th the Popup Business Café returns to Tadcaster. The b...
-
News
Read More
10 July
Yes, Siri! Our Growth Hub Extends its Business Support Service
“YOUR very own business Siri” is how successful Ripon Businessw...
-
News
Read More
07 July
Businesses Join Councils and MPs in New Partnership to Improve the A64 and Economy
Our #A64JustDualit campaign calling for major long term investment ...
-
News
Read More
07 July
Our Annual Conference, Making A Real Difference
MILLIONS of pounds in investment have been brought into York, North...
-
News
Read More
06 July
Northallerton Popup Inspired Business Start-Up
The Popup Business Café returns to Northallerton July 6th
... -
News
Read More
26 June
A Boost for Our Work Linking Schools and Businesses
Former secondee Louise Lunn has joined us as the Lead Enterprise Co...
-
News
Read More
15 June
Interested in our Growth Hub? Meet the Pocklington Experts
On June 15th the How’s Business Popup Business Café a...
-
News
Read More
14 June
Local Training Provider Nominated for National Apprenticeship Team of the Year
Our partners at Derwent Training Association (DTA) have been named ...
-
News
Read More
09 June
Replacing Bridge to Unlock Economic Growth
WORK to replace a flood-blighted bridge – which will bring huge b...
-
News
Read More
23 May
Local Business Welcomes the Popup Business Café to Boroughbridge
Here’s why Hugh Finks the Boroughbridge Popup Business Advice Caf...
-
News
Read More
18 May
Free Expert Advice at the Popup Business Café in Settle
On 18th May the How’s Business Popup Business Café co...
-
News
Read More
12 May
Work Begins at North Northallerton Major Housing Project
Work has begun on site at North Northallerton for a project that w...
-
News
Read More
27 April
Free Business Advice at Selby Popup
On 27th April the Popup Business Cafe comes to Selby!
... -
News
Read More
24 April
Increasing Our Skilled Workforce [Case Study]
WE’RE pleased to report a success story from one our delivery...
-
Blog
Read More
05 April
Green Hydrogen Energy – What’s the Delay?
Our Bioeconomy Development Officer Gesa Reiss blogs on the potenti...
-
News
Read More
29 March
Consulting on the Industrial Strategy
The LEP are looking for businesses and organisations feeback on our...
-
News
Read More
28 March
Business Advice Pops up at Whitby Business Cafe
On the 28th March the Popup Business Cafe Arrives in Whitby!
... -
News
Read More
28 March
Digital Expert Recommends How’s Business Popups to Transform Your Business
We spoke to Jack Karpinski of StudioExcel – one of the expert...
-
News
Read More
23 March
Business Advice Pops Up at Malton Business Cafe
ON the 23rd of March the Popup Business Café will be coming to Mal...
-
Blog
Read More
23 March
Creating Apprenticeships to Boost Your Bottom Line
AT the Local Enterprise Partnership, helping ensure businesses have...
-
News
Read More
22 March
Work Begins At £105m Business Park With Potential for 2,550 Jobs
Work has started on site at Sheburn2, a £105m Yorkshire business p...
-
News
Read More
03 March
Encouraging Businesses to Take On Apprentices
ENSURING BUSINESSES have a workforce with the skills they need is c...
-
News
Read More
24 February
Making Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector Happen.
Our Chair Barry Dodd CBE will be speaking at an event due to take p...
-
News
Read More
24 February
Northern Powerhouse Minister Visits Major North Yorkshire Project
Minister for the Northern Powerhouse Andrew Percy MP attended Siriu...
-
Blog
Read More
20 February
£23.68 Million More For Jobs and Growth
Our Chair Barry Dodd CBE blogs about York Central Enterprise Zone, ...
-
News
Read More
10 February
Innovative Agri Centre Officially Opens
A £2.4m agriculture and engineering hub at York-based Askham Bryan...
-
News
Read More
03 February
Tadcaster Bridge Re-opens And the Town is Re-united
Tadcaster’s community celebrated the re-opening of the town&#...
-
News
Read More
23 January
£23.7million to Grow York, North Yorkshire and East Riding’s Economy
YORK, North Yorkshire and East Riding is to receive £23.7 million ...
-
Blog
Read More
19 January
How Our Area Rises to the Challenges of Food and Energy Security
Our Chair Barry Dodd CBE blogs about the challenges and opportuniti...
-
News
Read More
01 January
A Healthy Workforce Is Essential for a Healthy Economy
A healthy workforce is essential for a healthy economy which is som...
-
News
Read More
22 December
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Here we’re celebrating the 12 days of Christmas! Thanks for a...
-
News
Read More
16 December
Yorkshire Skills Receiving National Acclaim
With the New Year approaching here’s a round up of some of ou...
-
Blog
Read More
06 December
Chairman’s Blog: Brexit Must Deliver for Rural Yorkshire
Our Chairman Barry Dodd CBE blogs about the importance of ensuring ...
-
News
Read More
01 December
Second Round Opens for Bioeconomy Growth Fund
The second round of the LEP’s Bioeconomy Growth Fund to grow our ...
-
Blog
Read More
15 November
Blog: Business is all About People
Liz Barker, our Enterprise Partnership Officer blogs about the impo...
-
News
Read More
10 November
Innovative New Facilities Open at Askham Bryan College
THE construction of a new Agri-Tech Innovation Centre and Land Base...
-
News
Read More
03 November
Helping Businesses at the Northallerton Popup Business Cafe
On November 3rd another award winning Business Cafe pops up in Nort...
-
News
Read More
02 November
Industry Expert Backs £245m Investment in York Potash Mine
We’re pleased to see the York Potash development continues to mov...
-
Blog
Read More
01 November
Building an £80M Bio-Oil Company from Just £300
Our Vice Chair Shares his Hopes for the Launch of the National Food...
-
News
Read More
28 October
European Social Funds Contracts Awarded
York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding will benefit from a £20 ...
-
News
Read More
27 October
Proposals shortlisted for Great Place Scheme Funds
TWO proposals within York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding have...
-
News
Read More
24 October
Secretary of State Launches Region’s Food Innovation Network
York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding’s food and drink busine...
-
News
Read More
20 October
A Region of Great British High Streets
Amidst strong competition from nearly 900 contestants overall, Pate...
-
News
Read More
07 October
First Class New Facilities At Harrogate College
Our first Skills capital investment project is now complete and a n...
-
Blog
Read More
07 October
Working with Colleges for a More Highly Skilled Workforce
As our new Skills Capital project is complete, our Chairman Barry ...
-
News
Read More
06 October
Shaping Skills for the Future
The Area Based Review for the York, North Yorkshire, East Riding an...
-
News
Read More
03 October
The Bioeconomy – What’s It All About?
Our Bioeconomy Expert Dr Gesa Reiss explains what the bioeconomy me...
-
News
Read More
03 October
Chancellor Announces More Certainty on EU Funded Projects
The LEP fully hopes to deliver its full £85m European Structural I...
-
News
Read More
09 September
Chief Science Adviser at York’s Biorenewables Development Centre
LEP Chair Barry Dodd, CBE unveiled new technology for a visit by th...
-
News
Read More
08 September
Call for Proposals for £10m Bioeconomy Growth Fund
FUNDING of up to £10m is available from our Bioeconomy Growth Fund...
-
Blog
06 SeptemberRead MoreWhy Graduates Should See Yorkshire More As A Career Destination
Our Graduate Intern Megan Russell on Why Yorkshire Should Be Seen A...
-
News
01 SeptemberRead MoreNorth Yorkshire Schools Benefit from Investment in Quality Careers Guidance
Three schools involved in the successful North Yorkshire County Cou...
-
News
30 AugustRead MoreLeveraging Private Sector Investment and Increasing Productivity
Read our Chairman’s blog about how leveraging private sector ...
-
News
26 AugustRead MoreVice-Chair Helping Raise Funds for Community
The LEP’s Vice-Chair David Kerfoot, MBE has helped raise £700,00...
-
News
16 AugustRead MoreLEP Skills Conference A Great Success
The LEP Skills team’s Skills Update 2016 event was a huge success...
-
News
03 AugustRead MoreResilient Response to Brexit from our Area’s Businesses
A survey of small businesses carried out by our growth hub, How’s...
-
News
26 JulyRead MoreBe Part of the Solution and Innovate Through Brexit
Our chairman, Barry Dodd CBE, blogs his optimism towards the future...
-
News
26 JulyRead MoreApproval Given to Progress Scheme to Widen Tadcaster Bridge
Approval to progress a scheme to widen and strengthen Tadcaster Bri...
-
News
15 JulyRead MoreLEP Chief Operating Officer Coordinating Area’s Response to EU Referendum
Britain’s economy is the strongest in the world with low, sta...
-
News
08 JulyRead MoreOpportunities, World Class Assets and Delivering on our Promises
WITH post EU referendum bringing uncertainty in the markets, we out...
-
News
01 JulyRead MoreLeading Industry Figure Appointed to Bioeconomy Task Group
With many years working in the sector, Rob Brocklesby has been appo...
-
News
30 JuneRead MoreReturning to Tadcaster With our Popup Business Cafe
Our Vice Chair David Kerfoot MBE, returned to Tadcaster following t...
-
News
26 JuneRead MoreResponding to the Outcome of the EU Referendum
We are working to maintain confidence and support our area’s ...
-
News
24 MayRead MoreFirst Class Innovation at the Scarborough Skills Village
Our chairman Barry Dodd, CBE shares this thoughts on how Scarboroug...
-
News
28 AprilRead MoreInvesting to Grow Our Economy and the Wider North
Chairman Barry Dodd explains how the first year’s £122 milli...
-
News
11 AprilRead MoreCity and Rural Must Work Together to Maximise Economic Growth
Our chairman, Barry Dodd CBE, blogs on the Northern Powerhouse and ...
-
News
23 MarchRead MoreThe Budget and a Project Round-Up
Our Chief Operating Officer James Farrar gives some thoughts on the...
-
News
15 MarchRead MoreOur Future Businesspeople
Our Chairman Barry Dodd, CBE, on how you can’t have a growing...
-
News
09 MarchRead MoreSeeking Industry Leader for Biorenewables Task Group
We are seeking a senior figure from the agriculture, food or bio-re...
-
News
02 MarchRead MoreAccelerating Growth in Ryedale’s Food and Farming Sectors
Infrastructure work has started on a new agri-food business park an...
-
News
15 FebruaryRead MoreVacancy for an Enterprise Partnership Officer
Are you looking for a new challenge with a fast paced organisation?...
-
News
09 FebruaryRead MoreCreating Space for Jobs in Skipton
The next steps have been taken to help generate more jobs in Skipto...
-
News
09 FebruaryRead MoreHelping Schools Deliver The Skills Business Needs
We are looking for high calibre businesspeople as Volunteer Enterpr...
-
News
08 FebruaryRead MoreRecruiting Private Sector Board Members
Are you an innovative business leader who can help drive economic g...
-
News
21 JanuaryRead MoreFlood Affected Areas Open for Business
Support the region’s businesses affected by floods – by continu...
-
News
30 DecemberRead MoreAdvice for flooded businesses
A handy selection of advice if your business has been flooded
... -
News
14 DecemberRead MoreNetworks are great
Find out what we have been doing to promote networks in our patch.<...
-
News
01 DecemberRead MoreAlternatives to the Business Growth Service
Help us understand what alternatives are available
... -
News
01 DecemberRead MoreAutumn Statement good news for Yorkshire business
Whilst many of the Autumn Statement headlines were grabbed by Georg...
-
News
30 NovemberRead MoreCould your business run our tourism workshops?
The LEP, through our accountable body North Yorkshire County Counci...
-
News
25 NovemberRead MoreBusiness resilience proven yet again
Business resilience proven yet again
... -
News
16 NovemberRead MoreLEP board meets at top secret location
Find out about when the board met in a top secret location.
... -
News
27 OctoberRead MoreLEP’s unemployment rate falls to 7 year low
The LEP’s unemployment rate fell to a seven-year low of 3.8% in t...
-
News
12 OctoberRead MoreLEP’s economic growth is strong as ONS reveals 3,155 more businesses this year
The Official Count of Businesses showed a net growth of 3,155 over ...
-
News
07 OctoberRead MoreLEP area more than half way to meeting its target of 20,000 jobs by 2020
The York, North Yorkshire and East Riding LEP welcomed figures last...
-
News
21 SeptemberRead MoreHave your say on how government can reduce red tape
Opportunity to comment on government’s latest discussion docu...
-
News
09 SeptemberRead MoreBringing our devolution bid to life
A devolution bid for the City of York, North Yorkshire and the East...
-
News
02 SeptemberRead MoreShowcasing our skills work at the LEP
We’ve been celebrating the success of our skills programme an...
-
News
26 AugustRead MoreOur road improvement plans for Catterick
Enabling extensive town and housing development at Catterick
... -
News
21 AugustRead MoreLEP statement on Biovale Centre
To better understand the market demand for the Biovale Centre, a ma...
-
News
24 JulyRead MoreLaunching our new growth hub: How’s Business
Creating conversations, not paperwork: the new face of business sup...
-
News
24 JulyRead MoreWe’ve published our first Annual Report
Read our first annual report to find out the progress we’ve m...
-
News
15 JulyRead MoreLowest rate of unemployment for six years across our region
Statistics released today revealed that the rate of unemployment in...
-
News
01 JulyRead MoreDelight over potash mine approval
Approval of the mine will bring jobs and wide-reaching economic ben...
-
News
26 JuneRead MoreSupporting the potash mine proposals
The York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Enterprise Partnership...
-
News
25 JuneRead MoreNational Apprenticeship Awards open for nominations
Nominate an employer or apprentice for the 2015 National Apprentice...
-
News
01 JuneRead MoreLEP all set for Northern Powerhouse ambitions
James Wharton, the Minister for Local Growth and the Northern Power...
-
News
31 MarchRead MoreYorkshire’s first Food Enterprise Zone confirmed in Malton
On Wednesday 25 March Environment Secretary, Elizabeth Truss announ...
