Category: Mark Stansfeld

First published in the Worcester News on 26.06.20 This week has seen some important news for the country with the announcement of social distancing being relaxed. This now means that...

First published in the Worcester News on 12.06.20 As we enter June, we are seeing many businesses restarting and people are coming back to the workplace, but it is important...

First published in the Worcester News on 29.05.20 This week I’d like to focus on some positive news from the Worcestershire Careers Hub team with 3 new cornerstone employers announced...

First published in the Worcester News on 15.05.20 This week we saw the announcement from Government around the next phase of recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. For businesses there has...

First published in the Worcester News on 01.05.20 During these challenging times it is important to stay positive and share good news and I am delighted to share news from...

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has appointed Mark Stansfeld, co-founder and former chairman of Giffgaff, to chair the West Midlands 5G (WM5G) board of directors. WM5G is delivering the UK’s...

First published in the Worcester News on 17.04.20 Whilst these times prove to be difficult for all businesses in the county. I am proud to see 2 new programmes launched...

First published in the Worcester News on 03.04.20 During this very difficult time for local businesses it is important for organisations to know about the varied level of support on...

First published in the Worcester News on 20.03.20 Last week we made the important decision to postpone the Worcestershire LEP Conference planned for the end of this month. This is...

First published in the Worcester News on 06.03.2020 This week hosted Worcestershire’s largest careers event, the Worcestershire Skills Show. Over 6,000 young people, employers and education providers from across the...

First published in the Worcester News on 21.02.2020 As we head towards the end of February, I’m delighted to see the news that the new Worcestershire Parkway station will officially...

First published in the Worcester News on 07.02.20 Last week the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership team launched this year’s #WLEP20 Conference alongside business leaders from across the county. These business...

With National Apprenticeship nearly upon us, I’m looking forward to seeing Worcestershire’s businesses show their fantastic support for apprenticeships. National Apprenticeship Week 2020 will begin on Monday 3rd February and,...

First published in the Worcester News on 10.01.20 I’m delighted to say that BetaDen, Worcestershire’s first-of-its kind technology accelerator, is now accepting applications for its third cohort. This is a...

First published in the Worcester News on 13.12.19 I am delighted to talk about two international companies that we have recently supported in the county. We’ve been able to help...

As part of this year’s graduation ceremonies, Mark Stansfeld, Chair of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), was named a Fellow of the University of Worcester following his outstanding work...