Gloucestershire Business News

Catch up on all the latest news from GFirst LEP, including information about new projects, charity initiatives, and up-to-date industry insight.

16 April 2019

U.K. productivity – what is the solution?

Well, in many respects, no solution is needed. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in their latest report ending September 2018 stated “…compared with the same quarter a year ago, labour productivity on an output per hour basis grew by 0.2% and has been growing for the past eight consecutive quarters.” Many would also argue that that regionally, all are struggling to increase productivity compare to 2016 – even give the ‘lag’ in statistics.

10 April 2019

We're Recruiting - Diversity and Risk Champions

Are you passionate about Gloucestershire, its economic wellbeing and future success?

9 April 2019

Gloucestershire Climate Change Summit

Our ambition is to achieve a carbon neutral county by 2050.

8 April 2019

We're Hiring - Mentoring Services - Project Manager

We’re recruiting - GFirst LEP are looking for a Mentoring Services - Project Manager.

28 March 2019

Gloucestershire Energy Strategy

This strategy draws on the report of a project commissioned from the Centre for Sustainable Energy by GFirst LEP.

21 March 2019

Local Industrial Strategy - Call for Evidence

Overview To develop a Local Industrial Strategy for Gloucestershire, GFirst LEP, Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership is issuing a public ‘Call for Evidence’.

8 March 2019

Leader Views - Dr Diane Savory OBE

Dr Diane Savory is Chair of GFirst LEP. After joining Cult Clothing, the predecessor of SuperGroup Plc, she rapidly progressed through the organisation to become its Chief Operating Officer, transforming the company from a small, local enterprise to the now-distinctive global fashion retailer that is Superdry. Here, Diane encourages more women from all business sectors to consider getting involved and contributing to their LEP.

8 March 2019

Third wave of the UK’s science and innovation audits published

Wave 3 of the science and innovation audits (SIAs) have been published today, which have identified a number of strengths in different industries across the country. From the marine economy in the Highlands of Scotland to Steel Innovation in South Wales, the SIAs have boosted the country’s understanding of the UK’s scientific and research strengths and the commercial opportunities that exist in different regions.

12 February 2019

Chancellor of the Exchequer opens new Business School and Growth Hub building

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, visited the University of Gloucestershire on Thursday 7th February to officially open the new Business School and Growth Hub building at the Oxstalls campus in Gloucester.