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Employing Prison Leavers: Unlocking Potential in Mid and North Wales

24.03.25 Businesses across Mid and North Wales are being invited to explore an untapped workforce at two upcoming events aimed at bridging the gap between employers and skilled prison leavers.

Extra £11.8m unlocked for Mid Wales Growth Deal as first project takes shape

21.03.25 The UK and Welsh governments have confirmed the release of £11.8m of funding for Mid Wales as part of an investment package aimed at boosting the regional economy.

Successful applicants embark on their feasibility studies in optimising rural grids through agricultural communities

05.03.25 Growing Mid Wales is pleased to announce the five successful applicants for funding to carry out feasibility studies in decarbonising agriculture.

Innovation success highlighted in Mid and North Wales: New projects propel Agri-Tech and Food-Tech innovation

17.02.2025 The Nurturing Innovation in the Agri-tech and Food Technology Cluster for Mid and North Wales are embracing the announcement of nine cutting-edge projects from the region that have secured a share of £400,000 of funding through Innovate UK's New Innovators in agri-tech and food technology funding competition.

Have your say on the future of travel in Mid Wales!

05.02.2025 Everyone in Mid Wales - businesses, locals, and visitors - has a chance to help shape the future of transport in the region.

New Cluster Management Organisation launched to drive Agri-Tech and Food Innovation in Mid and North Wales

17.12.24 Growing Mid Wales, Ambition North Wales, M-SParc and AberInnovation are pleased to announce the official launch of the Cluster Management Organisation (CMO) to drive agri-tech and food technology innovation across Mid and North Wales.

Local Area Energy Plans endorsed to support transition to net zero

25.09.24 Both Ceredigion and Powys County Councils have recently endorsed their respective Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs).

Gigabit Broadband Expansion to Boost Connectivity in Ceredigion and Powys

09.09.24 Growing Mid Wales is thrilled to announce a major step forward in digital infrastructure for the region.

Growing Mid Wales launches Mobile Coverage Checker

04.09.24 Growing Mid Wales has collaborated with mobile analysts Streetwave to map mobile coverage across the region using waste collection vehicles.

Skills Partnership Unveils Update to their Employment & Skills Plan at Royal Welsh Show

22.07.24 On 22nd July at the Royal Welsh Show, the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) unveiled its update to the Employment and Skills Plan 2022-2025. It addresses the region's evolving employment and skills needs, reflecting sector growth and economic demands.

Re-affirming UK Government commitments to grow the Mid Wales economy

22.07.24 On Monday, 22nd July at the Royal Welsh Showground, Dame Nia Griffith DBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Wales Office, met with Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council, and Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council, to discuss progress being made to grow the Mid Wales economy.

Economic Advisory Group Collaborates to Boost Regional Development

15.07.24 Existing and new members of the Growing Mid Wales Economic Advisory Group (EAG) recently met for the first time with the Leaders of Ceredigion and Powys County councils at the Elan Valley visitor centre to discuss the strategic initiatives of the Mid Wales Growth Deal and collaborate on advancing the region's economic growth.

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