Thousands inspired at region’s biggest Careers Show
The Peterborough Arena was buzzing on Friday as thousands of young people from across the region found inspiration for their future careers. Organised by The Skills Service, the Careers Show is the...
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 ArticleAre you an Eco-Engineering Entrepreneur?
The first ever meeting of the Peterborough ‘Eco-Engineering-Entrepreneurship’ Group will take place on Monday 12th September 2016 from 6pm until 8pm at the EcoInnovation Centre in Peterborough. There...
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 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 ArticleJunction 20 improvement work complete
A programme of work to bring wide-ranging improvements to a key Peterborough junction and roundabout will be completed this week. Work at Junction 20 roundabout of the Paston Parkway will help to...
View ArticleBUSINESSES HELP TO MAP SCIENCE & INNOVATION IN EAST
East of England Science and Innovation Audit Surveys Science and Innovation related companies across the East are being asked to share their views to help shape the future of funding for the sector....
View ArticleLEP Summit announced
The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP is hosting a Summit to enable local businesses and other partners to meet the people who will be making local economic decisions going forwards. Part of...
View ArticleNew junction to improve car park access in Peterborough
A new road junction will be built in Peterborough city centre, improving access to a well-used car park. The new junction, in Bourges Boulevard, will make it easier for motorists to use the Network...
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