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It's hoped that the new passenger ferry service will run 24 hours a day between Cowes and Portsmouth.
Solent Partners (formerly LEP)
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) was formed after the Government offered local areas the opportunity to take control of their future economic development.
It was renamed Solent Partners in 2024.
Below are the articles that OnTheWight has written about it.
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Solent LEP will be offering training and support for employers taking part in the scheme to provide virtual work experience for young people who missed out last year
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Cllr Geoff Lumley is calling for amendments to the governance arrangements of the proposed combined authority between Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
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The Solent LEP has an opportunity to prove their support for Isle of Wight small and medium businesses. If you need help or advice, make sure you take advantage of this free offer when it launches.
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The programme’s expert facilitators will give businesses the flexibility to create a support network which works for each business to help them strengthen it and improve its overall performance
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The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) agrees with Andrew Turner MP’s message that a secure, accessible and affordable service is critical for islanders and their families and friends.
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The revised plans for the relocation of the ferry terminal in the East Cowes Regeneration will be submitted shortly to the council and include revisions following feedback from residents during the recent consultation.
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Southampton's planning committee have approved the £33.5m plans to relocate Red Funnel's ferry terminal, despite objections from ABP and Carnival Cruises.
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GKN's finance director will charged with delivering the Solent LEP’s ambitious employment and skills agenda.
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A university report has shown stronger regulation is needed to prevent Freeports being abused for money-laundering and tax-evasion purposes
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Grants of between £2,500 and £50,000, representing up to 50 percent of the total project costs are available. A key aim is to create or protect jobs, and businesses that can generate or save a higher number will be prioritised.
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Grants of between £5,000 and £5m are being offered by the Solent LEP in a new fund announced to by Minister of State for Trade Policy, Conor Burns MP.
