Low carbon Llysfasi projects given the green light with £500k grant support
LOW CARBON projects have been given the green light after securing more than £500,000 in grant support. The three schemes will be based at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi and pioneer new technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the agriculture sector. Funded by the Welsh Government via its Whole System Business Research Innovation for Decarbonisation…
Read MoreWork can begin on North Wales Growth Deal projects after first round of funding received this week
WORK will begin on the landmark Growth Vision for North Wales after the first round of funding from the Welsh and UK Governments was received. North Wales Economic Ambition Board can now move forward in laying foundations for the programmes that make up the North Wales Growth Deal, covering agri-food and tourism, energy, land and…
Read MoreITV broadcaster Carole Green to host virtual event with Growth Deal team this week
THE team behind the £1bn North Wales Growth Deal will come under the spotlight at a special virtual event this week. To mark Wales Week London, ITV broadcaster Carole Green is to join Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn, chair of North Wales Economic Ambition Board, and Portfolio Director Alwen Williams to discuss the Deal’s prospective impact on…
Read MoreAmbition Board seeks new recruits to help deliver North Wales growth programmes
NEW recruits are being sought to support the delivery of a £1bn series of transformative economic programmes. The team leading the Growth Vision for North Wales is looking to fill eight key roles as work begins on the 14 projects that make up the North Wales Growth Deal, signed by both the Welsh and UK…
Read MoreGreen light for Growth Deal that will create thousands of jobs in North Wales
THOUSANDS of jobs will be created and the region’s economy given a £1bn boost now the ground-breaking North Wales Growth Deal has been signed. Both the Welsh and UK Governments and the North Wales Economic Ambition Board today (Thursday) formally approved the five programmes that make up the Deal, a key driver of the overarching…
Read MoreNorth Wales EAB and DCMS make progress on £8m broadband programme
VITAL public services including GP surgeries, libraries and hospitals are benefiting from ultrafast internet speeds and better connectivity. The Coronavirus pandemic has not stopped major progress being made on the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and North Wales Economic Ambition Board £8m roll-out of the highest quality gigabit capable broadband to 350…
Read MoreBusinesses urged to take Covid-19 impact survey to help shape NWEAB response
THE results of a far-reaching survey launched this week will be the catalyst for plans to spearhead a business resurgence in North Wales. Delivered by the North Wales Economic Ambition Board’s Programme Office – on behalf of the six local authorities – the study focuses on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it…
Read MoreThis is the team to lead the exciting North Wales Vision for economic growth
THIS is the team driving the North Wales Vision to boost the economy and create thousands of jobs that will transform the region for generations to come. Led by director Alwen Williams, the North Wales Economic Ambition Board Programme Office will spearhead development of the seven programmes forming the £1bn North Wales Growth Deal. Based…
Read MoreHeads of Terms signed for £1billion North Wales Growth Deal
THE £1BILLION North Wales Growth Deal has reached a landmark milestone Representatives from North Wales Economic Ambition Board joined the Welsh and UK Governments to sign Heads of Terms and agree the seven programmes that will form the Deal from 2020 onwards. The Heads of Terms commits the two Governments to investing £240m into programmes…
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Green groups and business urged to take part in North Wales energy survey
BUSINESS owners and environmental groups are being invited to help shape the future of green energy in North Wales. Led by the Welsh Government Energy Service, stakeholders including North Wales Economic Ambition Board, North Wales Mersey Dee Business Council and other pan-Welsh organisations have collaborated to produce a draft energy vision. The partners are calling…
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