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Economic recovery investment from Leaders secures a lasting legacy for Suffolk
A new report from Suffolk Growth has outlined the significant impact of the Suffolk Inclusive Growth Investment Fund (SIGIF) in the past 2 years acting as a catalyst for over £8m investment in local projects. The Suffolk Inclusive Growth Investment Fund (SIGIF),...
Accessible Destination Suffolk launch aims to boost the visitor economy
A drive to grow the value of the Purple Pound across Suffolk’s visitor economy was launched at The Hold, in Ipswich, on 16th November.Suffolk Growth Partnership, working alongside Suffolk County Council and all of Suffolk’s local councils and visitor economy partners,...
‘Bike Library’ pilot project launched to promote active travel in Lowestoft
Suffolk County Council recently launched a Bike Library for year 5 and 6 pupils at Phoenix St. Peter Academy, Lowestoft, as part of a pilot project to promote active travel.The free loan bikes were secured using funding from Active Travel England’s Capability and...
Suffolk Green Trade – Framework
Suffolk Growth Partnership commissioned CAG Consultants to support us with developing an initial framework for green trade in Suffolk.Suffolk Growth Partnership commissioned CAG Consultants to support us with developing an initial framework for green trade in Suffolk....
10 Carbon Charter visitor economy Pathfinders revealed for Suffolk…and a call for more!
Ten Suffolk-based visitor economy businesses have taken up the challenge to become a Carbon Charter Pathfinder and lead the way in developing good practice and learning for the sector, and the opportunity for 5 more to join the network has been announced by the...
Net Zero and the Visitor Economy – free business webinars announced for October and November
Suffolk Growth Partnership has teamed up with Groundwork East to provide a visitor economy focus on Net Zero for local businesses. Three webinars, taking place over October and November, have been designed to support hospitality (pubs, restaurants and hotels), visitor...
APSE and CLES have designed a toolkit for maximising impact in local economies
APSE partnered with CLES to undertake this research project in order to: Investigate how local authorities are responding to the opportunities of levelling up funding, through analysis of projects being supported and in consultation with local authorities; and to...
Suffolk Business Survey Results
The 3rd annual Suffolk Growth business survey was run from 16 June - 30 June and the results are in. With thanks to all those businesses that responded, your input and comments help inform and shape discussions on what is needed by our business base and ensure all...
Accessible Destination Suffolk gains momentum
Since launching in May, the Accessible Destination Suffolk project has attracted over 90 businesses and venues across the visitor economy to take up the offer to develop and promote detailed Access Guides for their facilities. The project, in partnership with...
The Tour of Britain Suffolk Route Revealed with Felixstowe to Host Start and Finish
Stage Five of the UK’s most prestigious men’s cycling race, The Tour of Britain, will start and finish in Felixstowe, Suffolk, home of the largest container port in the UK, it was announced today (30th June). This stage will mark Suffolk’s first appearance in the...
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