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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
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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As well as some national firsts, Solent LEP investment in the area has reached more than £130m.
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The latest Solent Local Enterprise Partnership Summer Careers Summit has been hailed a success.
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The official launch of the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (which replaces SEEDA) takes place in Southampton today.
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Isle of Wight businesses are being asked whether they can step up and help with the production of 30,000 new ventilators - whether that be as a medical device company or manufacturer of components
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Businesses from across the Solent are being urged to take advantage of the third ‘business support pit-stop’ taking place on the Isle of Wight next month.
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Over the years many Islanders have travelled across the water to enjoy live bands performing at The Wedgewood Rooms - and some may have even helped with this Crowdfunder that has secured the future of The Wedge for a bit longer
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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.
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The National Autonomy Centre, based around Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight, is building and testing a wide range of autonomous and driverless, as they revealed last night - including Lifeboats.
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The Solent LEP say the Task Force has been set up to share best practice and intelligence, particularly related to business rates relief and administering the small grants programme
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The Isle of Wight councillor for East Cowes says the Solent LEP consultation for the floating bridge was a "shockingly poor example of community engagement".
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The search is on for someone to lead a new group that aims to boost growth in the Solent’s marine and maritime sector.
