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  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 –  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 9 th 2013 at Pride Park