LEP agrees to international role
The Humber Local Enterprise Partnerhip (LEP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
The memorandum aims to recognise the Humber LEP as the "lead contact for co-coordinating inward investment across the sub-region".
It adds that the agreement should bring a "new way of working to direct international projects towards the UK while promoting the resources and incentives available in the Humber enterprise zones".
Lord Haskins, chairman of the Humber LEP, said: "The Humber has a compelling offer for inward investment, with excellent infrastructure, natural assets and now extra incentives through our enterprise zones.
"We look forward to working closely with the UKTI Inward Investment Service to attract more foreign direct investment to our area."
Martin Phelan, director of investment at UK Trade and Investment, added: "Operating under the UK First' model, our team will work with local partnerships including the Humber LEP to develop the best inward investment propositions. We aim to identify the projects that will fit with the great strategic assets that the UK has to offer."
