How can we make Worcestershire a more attractive place for businesses? We need the right infrastructure, affordable offices and  – above all – skilled staff. It doesn’t help the region that about 90% of graduates actually leave the area after graduation to find work.

Tony Hyde outlined the vision of the LEP  for Worcestershire (Local Enterprise Partnership) at an excellent HAWCE event yesterday evening hosted at Thomas Vale’s offices in Stourport. The LEP structure aims to bring together the business community, the councils, the voluntary sector and the trade organisations on a local level, to encourage investment. We need to create more job opportunities and if you feel passionate about Worcestershire why not get involved – go to the Worcestershire LEP website to see how this may benefit you and your business.