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- - - What is the LEP?
      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.
      Find out more >
    - Our Board
      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.
      Find out more about our Board >
      LEP Board Meetings and Documents >
  - - How we work
      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 >
      Annual Impact Report 2019/20 >
      Declarations of Interest
  - - Our Team
      Responsible for the day to day running of the LEP, the core team supports the Board in delivering the LEP strategy.
      Find out more about our team >
    - Keep in Touch
      Contact Us >
Growing Our Economy
- - - Vision
      Our vision builds upon our region’s great potential, creating new opportunities throughout Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.
    - Strategy
      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.
  - - Our Investments
      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 >
  - - Making a Difference
      Transformational Opportunities
      Nuclear South West >
      iAero >
      Maritime UK South West >
      Housing, Connectivity and Infrastructure
      Greater Connected >
      Employment, Skills and Training
      Digital Skills Partnership >
      Careers Hub >
      Industry Placements and T levels >
      Working with Government
      Read more >
  - - European Funding
      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) >
Supporting Businesses
- - - The Growth Hub
      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.
  - - Invest in the Heart of the South West
      Are you a Business entrepreneur or thinking of relocating your business?
      Click here to find out why companies are coming to the Heart of the South West >
  - - Working in Partnership
      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 >
Understanding Our Economy
- - - Our Research
      We commission research to inform and shape the development of our economic strategy.
      In this section you can access the reports which underpin our Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) as well as a range of information illustrating the varied landscape of our regional economy.
      Facts and Figures >
      Further research undertaken by our local authority partners can be accessed here:
      Devonomics >
      Somerset Trends >
  - - The Local Industrial Strategy (LIS): Clean and Inclusive Growth
      Clean and Inclusive growth are the overarching themes of the Local Industrial Strategy.
      LIS and LIS Evidence Base >
      Scale-up Research >
      Inclusive Growth >
    - Productivity Strategy Evidence Base
      Raising productivity is the key to delivering better wages, better jobs, stronger businesses, better public services and a fantastic place for people and businesses to live and work.
      View the Productivity Strategy and supporting documents >
  - - Key Regional Opportunities
      Marine >
      Microelectronics and Photonics >
      Nuclear >
      Aerospace >
      Science and Innovation >
      Defence >
      Tourism >
    - The Rural Economy
      View Rural Economy documents >
  - - Business Bulletins
      Our Quarterly Business Bulletins provide a comprehensive summary of business sentiment across the Heart of the South West, along with national and regional business intelligence.
      View all business bulletins >
    - LEP COVID Response
      Read about our COVID recovery plans >
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Latest News

Maritime UK South West March Newsletter 2021

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01 MAR

Freeport aims to bring innovation and jobs to Somerset

Somerset has a key role to play in the bid to develop a new Great Western Freeport – a project whi ...

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26 FEB

Latest News | February 2021

Hello and welcome to our February newsletter. As I write this, we are still in lockdown, but the sit ...

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26 FEB

Free government-funded training courses available to 250 adults in the South West

An additional 250 learner places have been announced on the #Train4Tomorrow Digital bootcamps which ...

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25 FEB

Specialist new centre signals continued growth in the South West STEMM sector

An innovative £6.6 million building has opened at Exeter Science Park to meet growing demand for of ...

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24 FEB

‘Shovel-ready’ South West centre for fast-growth STEMM businesses is underway

Construction is underway at Exeter Science Park on a £5million specialist centre for fast-growth ST ...

Read more >

17 FEB

New scheme launched to improve mobile phone coverage

Mobile phone coverage in some of the most rural areas of Devon and Somerset is set to be improved un ...

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16 FEB

Major funding boost announced for Plymouth

Almost £7m will be pumped into Plymouth to help exciting new construction projects get off the grou ...

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11 FEB

Quarterly Business Bulletin Winter 2020/21

Whilst the need to support businesses in the short-term remains essential, progress must also be mad ...

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11 FEB

HotSW Getting Building Fund supports Plymouth National Marine Park

Plymouth’s wild swimmers will be able to rest on and jump off new swimming pontoons due to be inst ...

Read more >

09 FEB

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About
- - - What is the LEP?
      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.
      Find out more >
    - Our Board
      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.
      Find out more about our Board >
      LEP Board Meetings and Documents >
  - - How we work
      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 >
      Annual Impact Report 2019/20 >
      Declarations of Interest
  - - Our Team
      Responsible for the day to day running of the LEP, the core team supports the Board in delivering the LEP strategy.
      Find out more about our team >
    - Keep in Touch
      Contact Us >
Growing Our Economy
- - - Vision
      Our vision builds upon our region’s great potential, creating new opportunities throughout Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.
    - Strategy
      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.
  - - Our Investments
      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 >
  - - Making a Difference
      Transformational Opportunities
      Nuclear South West >
      iAero >
      Maritime UK South West >
      Housing, Connectivity and Infrastructure
      Greater Connected >
      Employment, Skills and Training
      Digital Skills Partnership >
      Careers Hub >
      Industry Placements and T levels >
      Working with Government
      Read more >
  - - European Funding
      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) >
Supporting Businesses
- - - The Growth Hub
      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.
  - - Invest in the Heart of the South West
      Are you a Business entrepreneur or thinking of relocating your business?
      Click here to find out why companies are coming to the Heart of the South West >
  - - Working in Partnership
      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 >
Understanding Our Economy
- - - Our Research
      We commission research to inform and shape the development of our economic strategy.
      In this section you can access the reports which underpin our Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) as well as a range of information illustrating the varied landscape of our regional economy.
      Facts and Figures >
      Further research undertaken by our local authority partners can be accessed here:
      Devonomics >
      Somerset Trends >
  - - The Local Industrial Strategy (LIS): Clean and Inclusive Growth
      Clean and Inclusive growth are the overarching themes of the Local Industrial Strategy.
      LIS and LIS Evidence Base >
      Scale-up Research >
      Inclusive Growth >
    - Productivity Strategy Evidence Base
      Raising productivity is the key to delivering better wages, better jobs, stronger businesses, better public services and a fantastic place for people and businesses to live and work.
      View the Productivity Strategy and supporting documents >
  - - Key Regional Opportunities
      Marine >
      Microelectronics and Photonics >
      Nuclear >
      Aerospace >
      Science and Innovation >
      Defence >
      Tourism >
    - The Rural Economy
      View Rural Economy documents >
  - - Business Bulletins
      Our Quarterly Business Bulletins provide a comprehensive summary of business sentiment across the Heart of the South West, along with national and regional business intelligence.
      View all business bulletins >
    - LEP COVID Response
      Read about our COVID recovery plans >
Contact

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What is the LEP?

Our Board

How we work

Our Team

Keep in Touch

Vision

Strategy

Our Investments

Making a Difference

Transformational Opportunities

Housing, Connectivity and Infrastructure

Employment, Skills and Training

Working with Government

European Funding

The Growth Hub

Invest in the Heart of the South West

Working in Partnership

Our Research

The Local Industrial Strategy (LIS): Clean and Inclusive Growth

Productivity Strategy Evidence Base

Key Regional Opportunities

The Rural Economy

Business Bulletins

LEP COVID Response

Maritime UK South West March Newsletter 2021

Freeport aims to bring innovation and jobs to Somerset

Latest News | February 2021

Free government-funded training courses available to 250 adults in the South West

Specialist new centre signals continued growth in the South West STEMM sector

‘Shovel-ready’ South West centre for fast-growth STEMM businesses is underway

New scheme launched to improve mobile phone coverage

Major funding boost announced for Plymouth

Quarterly Business Bulletin Winter 2020/21

HotSW Getting Building Fund supports Plymouth National Marine Park

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What is the LEP?

Our Board

How we work

Our Team

Keep in Touch

Vision

Strategy

Our Investments

Making a Difference

Transformational Opportunities

Housing, Connectivity and Infrastructure

Employment, Skills and Training

Working with Government

European Funding

The Growth Hub

Invest in the Heart of the South West

Working in Partnership

Our Research

The Local Industrial Strategy (LIS): Clean and Inclusive Growth

Productivity Strategy Evidence Base

Key Regional Opportunities

The Rural Economy

Business Bulletins

LEP COVID Response