We are ready to deliver on the Govt's agendas of net-zero and levelling up, but we need Govt support and recognition of the South West & particularly the opportunities here around green energy. #GreatSouthWest#CleanGrowthHotSW
ICYMI: Last week we were part of the consortium that launched the Ocean Futures prospectus, which creates a blueprint for the #SouthWest's blue economy & sets out the region's strengths in marine autonomy, digital innovation & clean maritime technology. #CleanGrowthSW 1/
We are pleased to launch the newly published Ocean Futures prospectus, which will contribute to the development of the South West’s regional economy and see Plymouth and the South West as a global centre for ocean technologies: heartofswlep.co.uk/news/cons…
The Great South West has set out a challenging low-carbon vision for our region that builds on our strengths & opportunities. We want to get on & achieve the same status as the other 'Powerhouse' regions and move forward with our blue & green agenda.
Thanks to @WMNNews for this👇
ICYMI: Fantastic to see this first hybrid electric aircraft flight between Exeter and Newquay last week, using the technology developed by the @2ZEROFutureFli2 consortium. #SustainableAviation
Demonstration flights for hybrid electric aircraft technology developed by a consortium led by @Ampaireic and involving researchers @UN_COLab are taking place in the South West this week.
Find out more here: ow.ly/Z1ty50FXUME#WeAreUoN@UoNresearch@UoNScience
Two new Centres of Excellence offering the latest state-of-the-art training facilities for construction and engineering students in West Dorset have now been officially unveiled @WeymouthCollege. More: bit.ly/3yyGij6
ALT L-R: Cecilia Bufton - Dorset LEP Chair, Nigel Evans - Weymouth College Chief Executive, Paul Read - Dorset LEP Board Member
The South West's prominence on the world nuclear map has been underlined by a sharp rise in interest from overseas companies keen to strengthen their presence in our region. Many thanks to @WTelfordHerald for spreading the good news via @businesslivebit.ly/3lyCI5L
Thank you to all who attended our APPG on Tourism with @HuddlestonNigel this week, an excellent conversation on the current issues and opportunities for our regions tourism sector. #greatsouthwest
⚠️Revised timetable from Monday 26 July⚠️
An amended timetable will be in operation from Mon 26 July due to a significant number staff having to self-isolate following notification from test and trace.
For more information on affected routes go to gwr.com/travel-information/t…
#Plymouth will be home to the UK's first national marine park, supported by £9.5m from @HeritageFundUK.
'Park in the Sea' will revolutionise the way the city interacts with its heritage, promote a more harmonious relationship with the ocean & create hundreds of jobs.
Fantastic news this morning that @plymouthcc has been awarded £9.5m by @HeritageFundUK for Plymouth Sound's 'Park in the Sea' - the UK's first National Marine Park.
Park in the Sea will engage the whole city & beyond, supporting education, employment & tackling climate change.
We're delighted to have been able to support the development of this fantastic new facility in #Paignton, which will benefit local growing businesses and support the creation of new jobs 👇
Listen to GSW chair, Steve Hindley, talking to @BBCDevon y'day about the opportunities in the #GreatSouthWest and why we want recognition from the Government for it, following a qu from @garystreeterSWD to @BorisJohnson during PMQs. (Skip to 3hrs17mins) bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09kz6…
Excellent question by our chair @garystreeterSWD at PMQ's today emphasising the importance and need for government recognition of the Great South West to achieve key objectives including sustainable growth, prosperity and jobs. #greatsouthwest