Great South West is the "powerhouse" brand to promote the LEP areas of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Heart of the South West and Dorset

Joined May 2017
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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
"The South West with its blue/green economy will be especially keen to see what levelling up means for the region" #AutumnBudget2021 @bw_businesswest @Chamber_Devon @DorsetChamber @chambersomerset @stuartelford @swbctweets @iangirling1 @HeartofSWLEP business-live.co.uk/economic…
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Great South West retweeted
Dorset is a microcosm of potential low carbon solutions that can support our #LevellingUp agenda and create significant economic and social benefits for the region. More: bit.ly/3D7wn6Z #DorsetNetZero #LEPFutureValue #DorsetLEPEffect
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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/
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Great South West retweeted
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…

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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👇
Open letter to Boris Johnson from the South West #backthegreatsouthwest@PennonGroup⁩ ⁦@HeartofSWLEP⁩ ⁦@LEPCornwall_IoS⁩ ⁦⁦@DorsetLEPdevonlive.com/news/news-opin…
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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
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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
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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 @businesslive bit.ly/3lyCI5L
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Amazing art and creativity being showcased in #Plymouth later this month thetimes.co.uk/article/mayfl…

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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
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Great South West retweeted
For anyone travelling by #rail in the #SouthWest from Monday 26th July, please check this 👇
22 Jul 2021
⚠️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…
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#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.
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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 👇
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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…

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Great to hear @BorisJohnson confirming his support for the #GreatSouthWest at today's PMQs, following a question from @garystreeterSWD
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
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