Since 2023, businesses across the region have benefitted from a range of business support and grant programmes delivered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
Invest East Yorkshire’s Business Support Services, part of ERYC, have provided a wide range of support for businesses including one-to-one advice, access to workshops, events and networking opportunities. The team have also worked with a network of universities, government bodies and private sector organisations for specialist expertise. The team works with local delivery partners, and with Hull City Council to ensure that support reaches businesses in all sectors and locations, including targeted work in Bridlington and Goole.
More than 160 workshops and events have been delivered, tailored to the needs of local businesses. Specialist support has been provided in areas such as innovation, carbon reduction, tourism and supply chain development.
The Invest East Yorkshire team has helped 189 businesses secure £1.56 million in grant funding, and the creation of 161 new jobs. Additionally, 1,486 businesses have received one-to-one support or access to workshops and grants, 207 entrepreneurs supported to become business-ready, and 45 new businesses created.
Councillor Anne Handley, East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader said “We’re proud to support our local economy, and our Business Support Service team play a key role in helping hundreds of businesses to thrive and grow. We encourage more businesses to get in touch with the team and find out more about available support.”
More information about business support available in the East Riding can be found at www.investeastyorkshire.co.uk/business-support
