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Celebrating 10 years of SEMLEP
On 31 May 2021, SEMLEP celebrated its tenth birthday. Over the past decade, SEMLEP has been committed to helping economic growth thrive in the South East Midlands, putting our businesses, places and people at the forefront of everything we do.
From managing a capital investment programme worth £265 million creating 5,529 jobs, supporting 5,523 learners and enabling 4,692 homes, to providing dedicated business support through their Growth Hub, SEMLEP’s programmes directly benefit our area.
Take a look at our history, key achievements and milestone moments below.
31 May 2011
SEMLEP incorporated
The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) was incorporated on the 31 May 2011.
07 Sept 2011
SEMLEP Chair Appointed
SEMLEP South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership was pleased to announce that Dr. Ann Limb OBE DL had been appointed as Chair effective 30th September 2011.
08 Aug 2012
SEMLEP invested £18m from the Growing Places Fund
SEMLEP announced £18m of investment into the area following the Board’s decision to allocate Growing Places Fund resources.
27 Jun 2013
SEMLEP welcomed £10 billion Growth Fund
The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) had welcomed an announcement confirming the important long-term role that Local Enterprise Partnerships will play in building growth back into the English economy.
25 Apr 2013
SEMLEP Appointed New Chief Executive
The SEMLEP board voted unanimously in favour of recruiting Daniel, who previously held the post of Chief Executive at pro.manchester, a private sector business development company.
07 Nov 2013
Business Summit: Published first business plan
Over 120 businesses gathered in Milton Keynes to debate business issues, have their say and to contribute to SEMLEP’s growth and funding plans.
31 Mar 2014
Velocity Growth Hub
The Velocity Growth Hub for businesses in the South East Midlands acted as a single point of contact and support for our 141,000 companies when it was made live in March.
31 Mar 2014
Strategic Economic Plan submitted to Government
An economic growth strategy for the South East Midlands had been submitted to government. The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) pitched for a share of the £2billion Local Growth Fund.
07 Jul 2014
SEMLEP awarded £64.6 million local growth deal
The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership, SEMLEP, was awarded a Local Growth Deal of £64.6 million investment into the area – to create over 4,200 new jobs and more than 3,800 new homes by 2020.
09 Mar 2017
Local Growth Fund saw £59m investment in SEMLEP area
Ambitious projects to transform the South East Midlands into a ‘knowledge hub’ capable of competing on the world stage had been backed by £59million of Government funds.
03 Nov 2017
Business leaders took centre stage at 'Show Me Success', Velocity Growth Hub's annual event
DEC 2018
Velocity Project came to an end
25 Jun 2019
Making the Connection launched
At the House of Commons on 25 June, business leaders and politicians discussed the growing strength of the South East Midlands economy.
19 Jul 2019
Innovation and commercialisation at the heart of a new economic plan for South East Midlands
Mar 2019
Judged 'Exceptional' in LEP review
30 Mar 2019
£1.2 million grant programme aimed to benefit local community groups
Community groups working in Luton and Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury Vale were invited to apply for a grant up to £20,000 per project.
10 Jul 2019
Official launch of Careers Hub Luton helping to improve careers outcomes for young people
3 Dec 2020
Expert-led peer Network offered local business leaders critical support
A new fully funded scheme was launched in the South East Midlands for ambitious business leaders to join a network of 'brilliant business minds' for business
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