LOCAL Enterprise Partnerships have been described as 'puddles' that will be too shallow to support innovation in the West Midlands, will fragment business support and harm startup businesses.

David Hardman, managing director of Birmingham Science Park Aston, which nurtures university spin out companies and other knowledge-based enterprises, said the creation of up to six LEPs in the region would mean critical mass was lost.He said: “Addressing the fragmentation of the support provided by AWM is essential if fledgling ......for the full story register now for free or login below...