The South East Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed the announcement that the government is to provide £56million towards the cost of the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road in East Sussex.

Joint working across Local Enterprise Partnerships will play a vital role in driving forward key major projects that will help boost the country’s economy.

That was the message from the chairman of the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, John Spence, at a special meeting of the Haven Gateway Partnership

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed the announcement today (Wednesday) that it is to receive an additional £672,000 under the government’s Growing Places Fund.

Press release Tuesday 13 December 2011

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership’s progress against its vision to create the most enterprising economy in England received the Government’s backing last night (Monday).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has praised the steps the South East LEP is taking to boost economic growth and create jobs across East Sussex, Essex and Kent.

Press release Wednesday 30 November 2011

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, will be the guest speaker at the launch of the South East Local Enterprise Partnership’s vision to boost economic growth in the area

Mr Pickles will address an invited audience of MPs, MEPs, business leaders, councillors and key stakeholders at a special event at Portcullis House, London, on Monday 12 December 2011.

Press release Thursday 24 November 2011

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed today’s (Thursday) announcement that the government is to delay proposed increases in the tolls at the Dartford River Crossing

However it is disappointed the government has not ruled out toll rises in the future It is also concerned that no mention has been made of key issues such as the introduction of free flowing tolling, investment in the surrounding road network or tackling the crossing’s capacity issues.

Press release Monday 7 November 2011

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) will benefit from £32m in government funding to help the area’s local economy under the Growing Places Fund announced today

The £500m national fund is designed to help Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) push forward with developments and projects, stimulating economic growth and creating jobs which may have stalled as a result of the financial climate.

Press release Friday 28 October 2011

Commenting on the Centre for Cities report today on the progress of Local Enterprise Partnerships, South East LEP chairman John Spence, said:

"Given that we were moving from a standing start, it fair to say that it has taken some time to move to full impetus. However, our very powerful board has agreed a clear and ambitious vision."

"We are now pushing forward workstreams to deliver our priorities with a minimum of bureaucracy."

"The government's designation of two Enterprise Zones in our LEP area is testament to our speed of action and ability to prioritise, despite our size. I am committed to ensuring that the South East LEP adds value and is focused on our mission to create the most enterprising economy in England."