Driving economic growth and the creation of quality jobs

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership is responsible for setting and driving the economic strategy for our area.

In 2030 the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly creative and carbon-neutral economy will be realising opportunities for its people, communities and businesses to thrive, benefiting the environment and providing an outstanding quality of life for all.

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Industrial Strategy for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are rich in natural capital and alive with opportunity. Our Industrial Strategy sets a course for a decarbonised and sustainable future for business, for people and for our environment. Our pioneering spirit, strength of community, and culture of innovation and creativity will take us there.

Through the delivery of the Local Industrial Strategy, we aim to secure Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly’s position as an internationally renowned rural creative region.

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Funding

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership has successfully secured £100m since 2012 from various central government funding streams invested into projects across the region.

We invest in projects which contribute to future economic growth for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and align with our Local Industrial Strategy.

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Impact

From investment into projects to drive economic growth and the creation of local jobs to Employment and Skills, convening and partnering on Strategic Projects, Business Support through Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Growth Hub and Enterprise Zones, find out how CIOS LEP makes a difference.

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Press & Blog

May 25, 2023 | press blog news

Lack of grid capacity undermines UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy and the development of a UK battery supply chain

The UK’s ability to develop its own critical minerals supply chains to safeguard the future of British industries risks being undermined by a lack of capacity in the electricity grid. Ministers are being warned that grid constraints in minerals-rich areas like Cornwall will hold back the development of strategic national resources vital to a raft of British industries, from car making to defence.

Statement: Mark Duddridge

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Mark Duddridge, Chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

Bring floating wind power electricity ashore in Cornwall, urge industry leaders

Industry leaders in Cornwall say plans to build floating windfarms off the coast could unlock a green growth revolution and thousands of jobs – if power is landed directly in Cornwall.Later this summer The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around the UK, will invite energy companies to bid for leases to build floating windfarms in the Celtic Sea.