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Strategy
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This section explains how the LEP accesses funding for Dorset in a number of ways and through various key channels.
Delivery
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There are some really exciting projects that the LEP has, or is, currently helping bring to life. Each project will bring long term growth and prosperity, more jobs, more housing and ensure that Dorset remains alive with opportunities.
Governance
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Dorset LEP is committed to exceptional standards of governance; it has systems and processes in place to ensure the overall direction, efficiency, regulation and accountability of the organisation. This includes communicating with local stakeholders in an effective and transparent manner. To achieve this goal, all key information relating to the operation of the Dorset LEP Board is available within the Governance section.
Invest In Dorset
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Invest in Dorset is part of Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership and was created to help attract inward investment and aid the exportation of Dorset business overseas. The Invest in Dorset team comprises of economic development professionals.
Business Support
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The success of your businesses is essential to both Dorset and the UK's economy. In recognition of this, the LEP has facilitated a number of initiatives and opportunities to support Dorset Enterprise.
Enterprise Zone
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Dorset Innovation Park Enterprise Zone is developing to be an advanced engineering cluster of excellence for the South West, building on strengths in marine, defence and energy

Rob Dunford

Deputy Director

Rob is the Deputy Director of Dorset LEP. His background is in project and programme management, primarily in the public sector.

Rob is an independent Director of Poole Housing Partnership, the arm’s length management organisation for Borough of Poole’s social housing stock. He is also a member of various boards and steering groups, including the Bournemouth International Growth Programme Steering Group, Port of Poole Infrastructure Programme Delivery Board, Ultrafast Dorset Programme Board and the Dorset Enterprise Zone Steering Group.

Contact Details:

Email: rdunford@bournemouth.ac.uk

Tel: 01202 965072

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Rob Dunford

Rob Dunford

Deputy Director

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