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…
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ITV 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…
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Ambition 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…
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Green 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…
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North 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…
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Regional Skills Partnership to host free apprenticeships event with educators
FREE digital and manufacturing apprenticeships will be the focus of a webinar uniting colleges and universities in North Wales. Bangor and Wrexham Glyndwr universities, Coleg Cambria, Grwp Llandrillo Menai and The Open University (OU) have joined forces to promote fully funded apprenticeships. Places are available from January onwards and partners include Welsh Water, Cartrefi Cymru,…
Read MoreNorth Wales Growth Deal moves a step closer after green light from NWEAB
THE transformational North Wales Growth Deal that will create thousands of jobs and boost the economy for generations to come is one step closer. North Wales Economic Ambition Board (NWEAB) met last week and gave its support to move forward with the five programmes that make up the Deal, underpinned by £240million investment from both…
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Growth Vision for North Wales and economic investment on the agenda at conference
PROGRESS on the Growth Vision for North Wales and major investment in the region will be the focus of a virtual conference. Organised by North Wales Mersey Dee Business Council, in partnership with North Wales Economic Ambition Board (NWEAB), the online event takes place on Wednesday November 4. Presented by Business Council chair and North…
Read MoreOnline conference aims to meet challenges facing Covid-hit public and private sectors
AN ONLINE conference will aim to meet economic challenges facing the public and private sector in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Targeting frontline staff working in the fields of skills and employability – including Careers Wales, Working Wales and further and higher education representatives – the virtual event takes place from 9.30am on Thursday…
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