The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership is one of 38 LEPs in England. Our purpose is to lead and influence economic growth, job creation and prosperity across the Heart of the South West area covering Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.

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Comprised of business leaders from across our key sectors, the LEP Board oversees the programme of infrastructure, business support and skills projects being delivered by 2025.

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LEP Board Meetings and Documents >

How we are organised >

• Leadership Groups >
• Skills Advisory Panel >
• Digital Skills Partnership >
• Careers Hub >
• Local Transport Board >
• Strategic Investment Panel >
• Heart of the South West Joint Committee >
• Finances and Resources Committee >

Financial Information >

Governance >

• Policies and Procedures >
• Annual Delivery Plan 2020/21 >
• Annual Report 2019/20 >
• Declarations of Interest

Responsible for the day to day running of the LEP, the core team supports the Board in delivering the LEP strategy.

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Our vision builds upon our region’s great potential, creating new opportunities throughout Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.

The HotSW Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) seeks to deliver a transformational increase in productivity and prosperity for all across the Heart of the South West region, and is underpinned by the HotSW Productivity Strategy.

We manage a portfolio of over three-quarters of a billion pounds that we’re investing into 67 infrastructure, business support and skills packages.

The latest on our projects can be found here >

Transformational Opportunities

Nuclear South West >

iAero >

Maritime UK South West >

Housing, Connectivity and Infrastructure

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Employment, Skills and Training

Digital Skills Partnership >
Careers Hub >
Industry Placements and T levels >

Working with Government

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The 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England brings together three funds:

• European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) >
• European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) >
• European Social Fund (ESF) >

If you are a local business owner seeking advice and support for your business, the Growth Hub can help.

Free at the point of access, questions can be about anything a business may want to ask.

Are you a Business entrepreneur or thinking of relocating your business?

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Businesses thrive in the Heart of the South West with its excellent value, quality development sites and premises, skilled workforce and business support.  Our strong private, public, education and third sector partnerships are driving the economy forward in this destination of choice.

Creating Opportunities >

Partnership Database >

Business Groups and Networks >

LEP Events >