Cornwall&IoS LEP

Our role is to drive economic growth and the creation of quality jobs in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

Thank you to all those from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and beyond that joined us today in remembering and celebrating our Chair, Mark Duddridge.

https://t.co/lI6PmE2lxi

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

DEADLINE REMINDER: if you are considering applying to our £1m createch fund then don't forget that the deadline for applications is this Sunday, 28th January. For full details visit our website: Culture and Creative Industries Innovation Fund
https://t.co/QYdbfW6Zg7

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

Please join us on 6 February at @HallforCornwall to celebrate the life and work of our late Chair, Mark Duddridge, who passed away in May 2023.

Registrations will be closing later this week:

https://t.co/yDoNf8G4tr

[Great South West @GreatSouthWest_]

The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme has invested £4.7m to make Cornwall a "world-class region" for tech metal mining.

Find out how Cornwall's mining is helping Britain reach net zero: https://t.co/1049DdVlLR

@CornishLithium @cornwall_mining @LEPCornwall_IoS

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

On Tuesday 6 Feb, 12 noon at @HallforCornwall we are hosting a memorial event to celebrate the life and work of late Chair, Mark Duddridge, who passed away in May.

All are welcome.
https://t.co/CTDsADiHYb

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

OPEN CALL: Businesses and organisations seeking to invest in creative technology – or ‘createch’ – projects can access up to £250,000 from a £1m funding pot from the LEP.
Find out more:
https://t.co/pVCD7Y72ZB

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

NEWS: South West’s leading maritime sector receives funding boost to drive innovation:

@innovateuk announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors
https://t.co/vuTwjsiYbp

@GreatSouthWest_ @CornwallMarine

[Cornish Lithium @CornishLithium]

Today we are announcing a US$67 million initial investment for Cornish Lithium from a group of major investors including the UK Infrastructure Bank, The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG) and TechMet. Read more here https://t.co/85d7oLla4b

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership has announced the appointment of Professor Emma Hunt as Vice Chair.

https://t.co/Qv7ZJUdzNw

[Great South West @GreatSouthWest_]

Our new prospectus reveals the region is set to be one of the UK's leading providers of low carbon energy.

Find out how we’re driving a Cleaner, Greener, Greater Britain: https://t.co/ZpYoQU7KPe

#BackTheGreatSouthWest #CleanEnergyPowerhouse @lepCornwall_IoS @DorsetLEP @GSWAPPG

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

Great to see today’s announcement that @Imerys and @BritishLithium have formed a joint venture to accelerate the development of the UK’s largest lithium deposit in #Cornwall.

https://t.co/CWZelE719A

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

Later his year there will be a public memorial event in Cornwall to celebrate Mark’s life and achievements, details of which will be widely publicised nearer the time.

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

At the request of the family, we are publishing the details of the funeral of Mark Duddridge, LEP chair who passed away on May 16th. There will be a service at the Parish Church of St Gregory in Barnham in Suffolk on Wednesday 14th June at 2pm.
https://t.co/HVhhFn6nlt

[Cornwall&IoS LEP @LEPCornwall_IoS]

NEWS RELEASE: 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.
https://t.co/YvKsAoa1oU

[Business Board Network @BizBoardNetwork]

The LEP Network are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Mark Duddridge. Mark was also a highly active LEP Network Board Member and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this very difficult time.

[Cherilyn Mackrory @thisischerilyn]

Having been on a call with Mark just a few hours before his death, I was shocked and so very sad to hear this news. My heart goes out to his loved ones. Mark was always utterly kind and incredibly knowledgeable. I thank him for his help and service to Cornwall.

[David Owen @Dav1dOwen]

Very sad news from Cornwall. Mark was a great LEP chair for the region and a good person. Thoughts are with his family and friends and all LEP colleagues in Cornwall

[Sarah Trethowan @SJTrethowan]

Very sad news and my thoughts are with his family. During my time at the LEP Mark’s drive to improve Cornwall’s prosperity for the people who call it home was inspiring. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure to work with him.

[Hall for Cornwall @HallforCornwall]

We’re shocked and saddened to lose a brilliant man. Mark has been an engine for innovation in Cornwall, a champion of arts and culture and a true friend to @hallforcornwall. Our deepest sympathies with family and colleagues today. Cornwall has lost a true pioneer.

[Truro&PenwithCollege @Truro_Penwith]

Everyone at Truro and Penwith College sends deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of @LEPCornwall_IoS Chairman Mark Duddridge, following the shock announcement of his death earlier today.
Mark was a keen supporter of #education and improving the life chances of young people in #Cornwall and we were honoured to work alongside him in realising many of these ambitions across much of our work alongside the LEP and others. His input will be sorely missed.