Gloucestershire Business News

18 September 2015

Grant available for unique China trade opportunity

Businesses in Gloucestershire are being given an exciting international opportunity to join GFirst LEP and other county leaders when they visit their trade partners in Wuhou, in the Chengdu District of China.

18 September 2015

GFirst LEP Banking and Finance Clinic

The GFirst LEP Banking and Finance Business Group, in partnership with the Growth Hub, are offering businesses tailored financial support and advice.

16 September 2015

GFirst LEP 4th Annual Report out now

Focusing the spotlight on the £77.5 million brought into the county through the Gloucestershire Growth Deal, the GFirst LEP Annual Report is available for download today.

7 September 2015

Devolution bid submitted to Government

Following the Statement of Intent submitted to Government last month, and in partnership with the six district councils, the county council, police and the Clinical Commissioning Group, GFirst LEP have submitted the ‘We are Gloucestershire Devolution Bid’, to Government; providing evidence that the county is now ready to utilise and make best use of devolved powers for the benefit of local people.

7 August 2015

Unique China trade opportunity for Gloucestershire businesses

Businesses in Gloucestershire are being given an exciting international opportunity to join GFirst LEP and other county leaders when they visit their trade partners in Wuhou, in the Chengdu District of China, in November.

4 August 2015

Devolution Deal for Gloucestershire

Devolution of powers from central Government is on the cards for Gloucestershire, as GFirst LEP, the six district councils, the county council, police and the Clinical Commissioning Group agreed the terms that were sent to Government last week.

28 July 2015

Rural funding available for tourism businesses

Tourism in Gloucestershire is a key part of our local economy, and GFirst LEP are working closely with the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), to develop strategies that will increase the county’s all-year round tourism offer, alongside a new funding boost as part of £177 million of funding from DEFRA nationally.

21 July 2015

RAU ranked 3rd in UK for graduate employability

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is thrilled to announce it is ranked third of the UK’s 160 universities and colleges in the UK for graduate employability, according to the annual national survey organised by HESA (the Higher Education statistics Agency).

20 July 2015

New investment for Creative Employment Opportunities in Gloucestershire

Following on from the success of the current Creative Careers work, Create Gloucestershire is pleased to announce that it has secured investment of just under £55,000 to create 23 more new employment opportunities in the cultural sector for 18-24 year olds.

20 July 2015

Growth Hub Scoping Study

Following successful completion of Phase 1 of the Growth Hub development at the University of Gloucestershire Oxstalls Campus, consultants Hardisty Jones undertook a Scoping Study to inform the most appropriate model for Phase 2 expansion of the Growth Hub through development of Resource Centres at sites across Gloucestershire.

9 July 2015

WSI Digital Summit comes to Gloucester

The world of Digital Marketing is a fast paced and ever changing landscape. The WSI Digital Summit aims to help you navigate that landscape and maximise the benefits for your business.

9 July 2015

Greece updates: advice for UK citizens and businesses

A decision has been made by the Greek authorities to introduce restrictions on banking facilities and implement bank holidays.