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Tea, Cake and How We Can Help Your Business Grow

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Did you know that working with the University of Gloucestershire, you can upskill your staff with a degree for free (or for only 5% of the cost, with the Government...

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Forest of Dean Allocated £1M in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

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The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF or the Fund) is a central pillar of the UK government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places...

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Business Without Barriers

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Disabled entrepreneurs are an essential part of the UK economy, with disabled-owned small businesses accounting for 8. 6 per cent of the turnover of all UK businesses.

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Green Growth In the Western Gateway

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On 8 March 2022, members of the FEP board attended the Green Growth in the Western Gateway conference at the ICC Newport along side a wider number of the Forest...

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Major acceleration of homegrown power in Britain’s plan for greater energy independence

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Cleaner and more affordable energy to be made in Great Britain under bold plans to boost long-term energy independence, security and prosperity.

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Business Showcase - CAP Business Club

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Forest Economic Partnership currently has over 260 stakeholders who live, work or play in the 203sq miles of the Forest of Dean.

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#GoFindFreedom

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Freedom awaits the adventurous, curious and spirited in Gloucestershire’s delicious Dean Freedom beckons, and what better place to find it than the wild and wonderful Forest of Dean.

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BDUK Rural Connectivity Survey

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Businesses’ views sought on rural broadband connection Rural SMEs are being invited to share their views and experiences of broadband connection and the effect this has on their business by completing...

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Business Showcase - South West Apprenticeship Company Ltd (SWAC)

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Forest Economic Partnership currently has over 260 stakeholders who live, work or play in the 203sq miles of the Forest of Dean.

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Paul James Steps Down as Director

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In December 2021, Paul James (CAP Business Club) stepped down from FEP as a Director, however remains an active FEP Stakeholder.

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FEP Welcomes Ian Mean to the Board

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In 2022, Forest Economic Partnership formally welcomed Ian Mean to the board of Directors.

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Way to Work

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The UK Government has already invested over £400 billion into the Plan for Jobs – and it’s working.

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