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Support for Businesses through Funding and Finance

A review of a few of the sources of Business Support and Funding

Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks

Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpose of business network groups?

The Apprenticeship Levy Across Swindon & Wiltshire – Beyond Year One

Looking at the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy in Swindon & Wiltshire.

Support for High Growth Business in Swindon & Wiltshire

One option If you are a growing business and looking for support and advice to aid your growth is Inspire, one of our local Chambers of Commerce organ...

Rural Economic Study for Swindon and Wiltshire

Swindon and Wiltshire LEP recognises that there are gaps in knowledge about the rural economy of the area. This Rural Economic Study has been develope...

Higher Education Strategy

See the latest updates on the SWLEP Higher Education Strategy and access the downloads

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What makes Wiltshire work?

Wiltshire-based startups seem to have a particularly strong chance of being a success.

News

Wiltshire Council reports £14m underspend

Wiltshire Council's sound financial management continues, with a £14m revenue underspend formally re...

Deia White Published: 30/07/24

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England ...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales have launched the results of the Nation ...

Deia White Published: 25/07/24

NatWest report shows stronger business demand

Strengthening demand conditions and improved client confidence has spurred new business growth acros...

Deia White Published: 3/06/24

New Start Up Journey begins following redundancy…

Former employees of Cooper Tires seized an opportunity joining the New Business Worx startup program...

Rachel Sweet Published: 20/05/24

Applications open for Economic Advisory Board for ...

Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council are launching an open recruitment process for the newl...

Tim Burghes Published: 15/05/24

Wiltshire Council to take on business support func...

SWLEP functions currently cover both the Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council authority are...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24

SW commercial property market ‘set to recover’

The South West commercial property market is expected to bounce back in 2024 after a subdued perform...

Deia White Published: 26/02/24

Council extends deadline for businesses to apply f...

Wiltshire Council has extended the deadline for businesses to apply for Vibrant Wiltshire vacant uni...

Deia White Published: 26/02/24

FigFlex office space ‘now 97 percent occupied’

The requirement for premium office space in Swindon town centre is said to be heating up as FI Real ...

Deia White Published: 26/02/24

Panattoni begins demolition on former Honda site

The demolition of the ex-Honda factory in Swindon is beginning this month to allow the £700m redevel...

Deia White Published: 26/02/24

Trowbridge community groups can apply for grants w...

Community groups in Trowbridge are being urged to apply for a slice of more than £22,000 in grants b...

Deia White Published: 12/02/24

New plan for Mechanics’ Institute put forward

A roadmap which sets out how Swindon’s Mechanics’ Institute could be brought back into use will be d...

Deia White Published: 5/02/24

Vibrant Wiltshire Vacant Unit Grants

Wiltshire Council has created the Vibrant Wiltshire grants programme through the Wiltshire Towns Pro...

Tim Burghes Published: 18/12/23

Naturally Social named Best Small Agency

Award for Melksham-based company

Laura Hutchings Published: 16/10/23

Wiltshire Council to fund EV charger planning

Government support for local authorities

Laura Hutchings Published: 16/10/23

Wiltshire Council updates on the future of Salisbu...

Wiltshire Council have updated on the next steps involved in reopening City Hall, Salisbury as an en...

Rob Creer Published: 3/10/23

SWLEP CEO, Paddy Bradley MBE, retires

Having worked for the SWLEP for over ten years, Paddy Bradley MBE, is to retire. He said: "I can h...

Paula Harsley Published: 20/07/23

Wiltshire Council launches £1.35m grants scheme

Aims to boost business enterprises

User Not Found Published: 11/07/23

Wincanton extends military contract

A three year extension has been agreed.

User Not Found Published: 5/07/23

Invest in Wiltshire business grants

Invest in Wiltshire is a £1.35m grants scheme to encourage businesses in the county to improve and e...

User Not Found Published: 4/07/23

Halo Staffing working with Air Ambulance

Three year collaboration announced

User Not Found Published: 26/06/23

Centrica opens its first solar farm in Wiltshire

Enough to power some 4,850 homes

User Not Found Published: 19/06/23

MBO completed at Leading Resolutions

Backing from NVM Private Equity

User Not Found Published: 5/06/23

Wiltshire towns called to provide action plans

Council funding to improve high streets

User Not Found Published: 15/05/23

Boost for £16m Trowbridge investment

Town Hall project granted go ahead

User Not Found Published: 27/04/23

Masterclasses for life sciences businesses

SETsquared and Porton to provide free access

User Not Found Published: 30/01/23

Avon Protection to sell US facility

Armour business being wound down

User Not Found Published: 6/12/22

Wiltshire

AB Dynamics acquires Ansible Motion

Wiltshire company is a world leader.

User Not Found Published: 6/10/22

Orbis acquires Veritas Property Management

Malmesbury company now part of national group

User Not Found Published: 30/08/22

Reversal on Westbury waste facility

Council votes against Northacre plan

User Not Found Published: 1/08/22

Idverde wins Wiltshire Streetscene contract

£4.5m a year contract runs for five years

User Not Found Published: 15/07/22

Councils to boost homeowner solar power

Wiltshire scheme to be cost effective

User Not Found Published: 17/05/22

New solar farm for Warminster

Work begins on Centrica project.

User Not Found Published: 29/04/22

Avon Protection's performance recovers

But profitability impacted by weaker sales

User Not Found Published: 20/04/22

Local Economic Assessment

Swindon and Wiltshire is an area of major economic significance; attracting substantial overseas and...

User Not Found Published: 5/04/22

Employer Apprenticeship Survey

An apprenticeship research project carried out by Wiltshire Council to gather data to support and pr...

User Not Found Published: 29/03/22

Wiltshire firms shine at regional awards

Five businesses from Wiltshire made the hotly-contested shortlist for the biggest awards contest fo...

User Not Found Published: 3/03/22

Government unveils levelling up plan that will tra...

Michael Gove to unveil the government’s flagship Levelling Up White Paper, setting out a plan to tra...

Tim Burghes Published: 2/02/22

Applications open for hospitality and leisure busi...

The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant for businesses is now available to apply for in Swindon an...

User Not Found Published: 24/01/22

Eco-efficient homes for Devizes

£21m Wiltshire project planned

User Not Found Published: 18/01/22

Wincanton profits soar on new business

Revenue grows by nearly 30 per cent

User Not Found Published: 25/11/21

Half Moon Bay takes new premises

Lease for Melksham giftware company

User Not Found Published: 4/11/21

Old Mill relocates to Chippenham

Part of overall expansion plans

User Not Found Published: 26/10/21

Growth Hub Newsletter

The programme is offering eligible small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Swindon & Wiltshire ...

User Not Found Published: 25/10/21

Good Energy confident on prices

'Hedging will protect customers'

User Not Found Published: 21/10/21

Stonewood named as UK Master Builder

Historic restoration work acclaimed

User Not Found Published: 20/10/21

Swindon magnet company acquired

Bunting takes over MagDev

User Not Found Published: 20/10/21

Minister visits the Swindon and Wiltshire Institut...

Working adults across the region will be offered free digital skills courses delivered by the IoT as...

User Not Found Published: 15/10/21

Corporate Events expanding

Live events now returning .

User Not Found Published: 5/10/21

Wiltshire company raises £860,000

E-wallet platform plans launch

User Not Found Published: 27/09/21

Wincanton to acquire Cygnia Logistics

E-commerce capability to be strengthened

User Not Found Published: 15/09/21

Vacancy: Skills Adviser – Swindon & Wiltshire Loca...

Do you want to be part of a team which supports our local business community to thrive?

User Not Found Published: 7/09/21

£1.1m investment at MJ Church

Fleet of dumper trucks extended.

Joseph Palmer Published: 9/04/21

The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub takes on additional ro...

The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub, which has proved a lifeline to many local residents during the pandemic...

Joseph Palmer Published: 8/04/21

Advance Insurance Agencies acquired

Jensten Group to take over offices.

Joseph Palmer Published: 4/03/21

Siemens wins 'net zero carbon' role

Assisting UK entities achieve goals.

Joseph Palmer Published: 11/02/21

Firms Flock to Stonehenge Road Project

More than 150 companies have now signed up to be a part of Highways England’s A303 Amesbury to Berwi...

Joseph Palmer Published: 10/02/21

Wincanton wins Dobbies contract

Addition to eCommerce portfolio.

Joseph Palmer Published: 16/12/20

Knorr-Bremse wins major China contract

Braking and other systems for metro.

Joseph Palmer Published: 16/12/20

Businesses urged to get involved in major A303 Sto...

Highways England wants smaller companies to play their part in the A303 Stonehenge upgrade.

Joseph Palmer Published: 10/12/20

Vectura signs US licence deal

Boost for Wiltshire medical company.

Joseph Palmer Published: 9/12/20

Use less energy, says Good Energy

Campaign said to be a UK first.

Joseph Palmer Published: 8/12/20

Action Learning programme for women in business ac...

Action learning programme for women leading SME's and not-for-profit businesses across Swindon and W...

Joseph Palmer Published: 12/11/20

Wiltshire's 'most dynamic' companies

Local businesses in LSE listing.

Joseph Palmer Published: 11/11/20

GWP Group sales soar by £1m

Packaging company's rapid growth.

Joseph Palmer Published: 10/11/20

Hydrogen deal with South Korea

Opportunities for Wiltshire companies

Joseph Palmer Published: 10/11/20

Wiltshire named UK's Best Tourist Destination

Wiltshire has been named the UK's best tourist destination.

Joseph Palmer Published: 15/10/20

Solar power a step closer for Calne

A community scheme to increase the supply of renewable energy to Calne in Wiltshire is a step closer...

Joseph Palmer Published: 12/10/20

Big Wiltshire companies form new group

Aim to develop manufacturing in the local area from the Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative Manufacturing...

Joseph Palmer Published: 8/10/20

Avon wins new US defence contract

Avon Rubber expect first order to the US Department of Defense shortly.

Joseph Palmer Published: 23/09/20

New contract won by Wincanton

eFulfilment solutions for Dwell contract won by Wiltshire-based Wincanton.

Joseph Palmer Published: 23/09/20

Avon Protection wins major NATO order

Avon Protection win major NATO contract To supply FM50 mask systems.

Joseph Palmer Published: 16/09/20

Early signs of job market recovery in Swindon and ...

Dragana Houston dives into the Swindon and Wiltshire job market to discover less signs of decline as...

Joseph Palmer Published: 5/08/20

Have you dreamt of being a firefighter?

The search is on for new recruits at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to be on-call firefi...

Tim Burghes Published: 12/08/19

Community News

Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub launches new comm...

Exclusive offers for businesses who join the Growth Hub

Tim Burghes Published: 24/05/19

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Launch of Great British High Street Awards 2019

Competition launches in reigning high street champion Crickhowell – nominations are now open.

Tim Burghes Published: 23/05/19

Community News

Scisys wins more EU funded satellite work

Securing two orders with a combined €9.7m (£8.4m)

Tim Burghes Published: 8/05/19

New Avon Rubber contract worth $16.6m

Wiltshire company wins third major contract this year

Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19

Community News

Wiltshire-based Evaporate moving to a new HQ

New office space enables business to grow

Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19

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Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership B...

SWLEP are looking to local business leaders to strengthen their Board.

Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19

Government backs £21m Institute of Technology for ...

Crucial project will help support the vision and focus on developing opportunities and growth for Sw...

Tim Burghes Published: 11/04/19

Community News

Wincanton renews Valero contract

New deal will run for five years

Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/19

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What support is available for my small business?

Our modern Industrial Strategy is helping to support small businesses and improve productivity acros...

Tim Burghes Published: 19/03/19

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Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub enters into colla...

The Growth Hub announces a partnership with Europe’s leading grants database.

Tim Burghes Published: 12/03/19

Salisbury Charter Market – support for traders

The Salisbury Charter Market traders will be given a 20% off discount on market fees by Salisbury Ci...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/01/19

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Funding call for reducing plastic pollution: ocean...

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to develop solutions that tackle the environ...

Tim Burghes Published: 7/12/18

Opening of business applications for the new UK In...

UK businesses can now apply to be included on a list of businesses able to support overseas firms to...

Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/18

The 2018 SWLEP Annual Report

The Swindon & Wiltshire Local Economic Partnership (SWLEP) has published its 2018 Annual Report

Tim Burghes Published: 1/08/18

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"Shining a Light" - Wiltshire Business Awards

As proud sponsors of the Wiltshire Business "Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility Awar...

Tim Burghes Published: 21/02/18

What does 2018 look like for Swindon and Wiltshire...

The Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise (SWLEP) looks at what 2018 holds for the area.

Tim Burghes Published: 29/12/17

Are you a small business with a big heart?

The Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise (SWLEP) is sponsoring the Wiltshire Business Awards ‘Corpor...

Tim Burghes Published: 14/12/17

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Could you be the South West FSB Small Business of ...

The South West awards final will be held at Somerset County Cricket Ground, Taunton on 20th February...

Kristina Angelova Published: 25/10/17

Wiltshire Business Awards 2018 open for business

More than 100 entrepreneurs, small to medium enterprises, and larger businesses came together at tit...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/10/17

Events

'Get Ready for Brexit' Breakfast Workshop, Corsham (Practical) 23 Oct 2019, 7:30am - 10:30am

Corsham Free

Business Information Support - Fully funded tailored business support for Wiltshire SMEs 4 May 2022, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Free

Wiltshire Council's 'Doing Business With Us' Events 20 Apr 2023, 10am - 12pm

Free

Invest in Wiltshire business grants- Webinar 11 Jul 2023, 5pm - 6pm

Online event Free

'Doing business with us is easier than you think'- Wiltshire Council 18 Jul 2023, 10am - 12pm

Trowbridge Free

Community Events Inspiring Community Business - online taster workshop - The Future Smiths 14 Aug 2024 at 10am - 15 Aug 2024 at 1pm

Online event Free

Community Events Strengthen your rural business - online workshop - The Future Smiths 15 Aug 2024, 10am - 3pm

Online event Free

Community Events Foundations of Business - online workshop - The Future Smiths 20 Aug 2024, 10am - 3pm

Online event Free

Community Events Strengthen your rural business - face to face workshop - The Future Smiths 27 Aug 2024, 10am - 3pm

Sneed Free

Community Events Business Planning - Free Online Workshop 4 Sep 2024 at 10am - 11 Sep 2024 at 12pm

Online event Free Hosted by The Future Smiths

Community Events Inspiring Community Business - Free Online Workshop 18 Sep 2024, 10am - 3pm

Online event Free Hosted by The Future Smiths

Community Insights

Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks

Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpose of business network groups?

The Apprenticeship Levy Across Swindon & Wiltshire – Beyond Year One

Looking at the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy in Swindon & Wiltshire.

Support for High Growth Business in Swindon & Wiltshire

One option If you are a growing business and looking for support and advice to aid your growth is Inspire, one of our local Chambers of Commerce organ...

Rural Economic Study for Swindon and Wiltshire

Swindon and Wiltshire LEP recognises that there are gaps in knowledge about the rural economy of the area. This Rural Economic Study has been develope...