D2N2 – The UK’s Most
Inspirational Postcode
David Ralph, Chief Executive
D2N2 LEP
Are you up for the challenge?
Strengthening D2N2
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Lean, business-led partnership to:
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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
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Our plans for growth
2013-16
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to
Finance
 Infrastructure
 Innovation
 Skills
D2N2 Growth Plan
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Construction
Low Carbon –
Goods and
Services
BioScience
Advanced
manufacturing
(Transport)
Visitor Economy
Food and Drink
The story so far…
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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
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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
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Focus on youth employment;
Tackling low skills and unemployment
Next steps
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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?
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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
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