SWLEP Annual report 2021 | Page 2

Foreword from the Chair 3 Our vision and investment 4 Note from the CEO 5 The Local Growth Fund Programme 2014-2021 7 Our projects & investments 8 Skills and talent 13 Our area ’ s economy in 2020 9 Ideas , infrastructure and places 14 The SWLEP Board 10 Management accounts 2020-21 12 Looking ahead 19 Get involved 20 Business environment 15 Growing Places Infrastructure Fund ( GPIF ) 17 Inward Investment Programme 18 Contents