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 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 InnovationSkills

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 BreakfastsConference July 9th 2013 at Pride Parkwww.d2n2lep.org.uk