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D2N2 – The UK’s Most Inspirational Postcode. David Ralph, Chief Executive D2N2 LEP. Are you up for the challenge?. Strengthening D2N2. Lean, business-led partnership to: Maximise impact of existing LEP products Put in place effective Governance – for devolved responsibilities
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D2N2 – The UK’s Most Inspirational Postcode David Ralph, Chief Executive D2N2 LEP
Strengthening D2N2 • Lean, business-led partnership to: • Maximise impact of existing LEP products • Put in place effective Governance – for devolved responsibilities • Identify local economic priorities in order to deliver LEP economic Growth Deal
D2N2 Growth Plan • Our plans for growth 2013-16 • Access to Finance • Infrastructure • Innovation • Skills
D2N2 Growth Plan • Construction • Low Carbon – Goods and Services • BioScience • Advanced manufacturing (Transport) • Visitor Economy • Food and Drink
The story so far… • UI4G - £5m RGF • Speaking up - advocacy • Business support portal – www.businessadvicewebsite.co.uk • Nottingham Enterprise Zone • £25m GPF • Reducing business regulation • Innovation showcase • Skills Plan
Skills • One of the 4 cornerstones of the LEP economic strategy • Skills Strategy – out to consultation ‘sharpening up’ • 7 key priorities delivered through a Skills Commission • 2 supporting themes • Focus on youth employment; • Tackling low skills and unemployment
Next steps • Actions - not plans • Needs of Employers at the forefront but need to work in Partnership • Need to demonstrate effective Governance and action to Government to devolve/influence funding
The Challenge of Partnership? • Governance – how can the LEP best engage with the sector • Action Planning – LEP is a Partnership. Would you be willing as a College to take ownership of an outcome/priority and help develop an action plan across the entire D2N2 area • Messaging – how can together we inspire Employers and learners to deliver a step change in outcomes
Broadening Consultation, Engagement and Participation • Business Breakfasts • Conference July 9th 2013 at Pride Park • www.d2n2lep.org.uk