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Advancement of the Mid Wales Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme

Following an initial piece of work that identified a need to develop additional employment sites across the region, further work has been completed to scope a proposed Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme.

Mid Wales Shared Prosperity Plan Approved

Following the recent UK Government announcement on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the regional investment plan for Mid Wales has received formal approval.

New Chair for the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership Board

This autumn at the annual Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership Board meeting, Emma Thomas was announced as the new Chair of the Board.

In need of business leaders to drive regional skills

Business leaders and economic experts are being sought by the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) to express an interest to become Chair of the RSP Board. The RSP Annual Meeting is to be held on Monday 12 September where the new Chair will be announced.

Joint working reaffirmed

The new Leaders of Powys and Ceredigion County Councils have confirmed their commitment to work together to deliver two major programmes of work.

Mid Wales Employment and Skills Survey

Businesses and organisations across Mid Wales are encouraged to complete a survey on employment and skills.

Growing Mid Wales explores hydrogen potential for the region

An innovative feasibility study has been exploring the future hydrogen potential for Mid Wales.

Mid Wales Growth Deal reaches an important development milestone

Today, saw the signing of the Final Deal Agreement of the Mid Wales Growth Deal by the Welsh Government, UK Government and the region's local authorities, Ceredigion County Council and Powys County Council.

Business Experts Needed

Business leaders and economic experts are needed to advise the Growing Mid Wales Board about potential projects under the region's Growth Deal.

Creuddyn opens its doors for local businesses

A new business centre in Lampeter has been officially opened for community and business use this week.

Council leaders meet with UK and Welsh Governments to reach next stage for the Growing Mid Wales Growth Deal

Leaders of Powys and Ceredigion County Councils in their roles as joint chairs of the Growing Mid Wales Joint Committee met with David TC Davies MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the UK Government in Wales, and Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy to discuss the Growth Deal for Mid Wales and deliver the next important step.

Public thanks for strategy group

The Growing Mid Wales Board has given thanks to representatives from the private sector for their contribution towards the development of the Mid Wales Growth Deal bid, which is set to see £110m invested by Welsh and UK Governments in the region.