The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership has submitted its proposal to Government to base the national High Speed Rail College in Birmingham. The College would become a national centre for skills training for the H2 network and the bid prepared by the partners involved in the GBSLEP bid would seek to create a …
Read MoreThe Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed the vote in the Commons yesterday (Monday) giving support to legislation which will pave the way for the HS2 network. Andrew Cleaves, GBSLEP Board Director with responsibility for transport, said: “The Commons vote is an incredibly important step forward and now means Government can press on …
Read MoreThe six Local Enterprise Partnerships in the West Midlands have agreed a joint statement agreeing areas of improvement in transport necessary to drive economic growth. It identifies steps such as the investment in the road and rail network, improving links to HS2 and developing freight activity at Birmingham Airport as well as seeking improved connections …
Read MoreOn Thursday April 10 2014, the results of Round Five of the Regional Growth Fund were announced, with eight successful West Midlands bids worth £31m. Among the successful conditional bids were Birmingham manufacturers Sertec and Hydraforce Hydraulics - both bids supported by the LEP - along with the continuation of a small grants scheme run …
Read MoreThe Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership has submitted a bid to Government, seeking support for a mix of game-changing schemes and shovel-ready projects projects aimed at creating jobs and boosting the economy. Included in the ambitious bid – which will be considered by Ministers and form the basis for a Growth Deal set …
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