Greater Lincolnshire
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Improving the lives and opportunities of communities and businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland

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Latest News

Latest News

Manufacturing Board vacancies

The LEP is looking for leaders in manufacturing to join the Manufacturing Board.

Seeking finance experts to support the LEP

The Greater Lincolnshire LEP is seeking finance experts to join its Finance & Audit Commi...

Honouring Careers Education at 122 Lincolnshire Schools

Thirty-five businesses attended an employer-led celebration at Boston United’s Jakemanâ€...
Our Impact in Numbers

Unlocked over

£279 million

of additional investment through our funding programmes

Engaged with

20,000 businesses

across the Growth Hub programme

Led successful Humber Freeport bid bringing 7,000 jobs and

£2bn+ investment

Developing a Top 10 global

UK Food Valley

cluster

5,000 businesses

received 3+ hours of dedicated support

3,108 jobs

created and 2,711 learners and apprentices supported

16% economic growth in the last 5 years

40,325 VAT and PAYE registered businesses

Food manufacturing economic impact up +30% since 2014

* £279m is investment leveraged through our funding programmes; Single Local Growth Fund, European Structural Investment Fund, Business Lincolnshire, Get Britain Building Fund
* Humber Freeport represents forecast statistics – project delivery began Summer 2021
* Food manufacturing economic impact statistics - ONS Gross Value Added, Balanced by Enterprise Region

Who We Are

  • A partnership of private and public-sector leaders
  • The collaborative voice of our local business communities
  • A successful LEP with a reputation for influence & delivery
  • 180+ influential industry professionals driving work, leisure, & learning opportunities

What We Do

  • Promote Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland as the place to live, work, play and invest
  • Establish economic strategies & plans
  • Help businesses to grow
  • Support investors in our area
  • Guide people to develop the skills businesses want
  • Promote education & training and up-skill our workers

How We Do It

  • Secure funding from government for our area
  • Shape & enable projects, programmes & schemes
  • Work with business, education & government to maximise impact
  • Establish collaborative platforms to unite all corners of Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland