Advanced engineering and manufacturing firms to benefit from specialist business support
The Growth Hub Tewkesbury is providing free specialist advice to advanced engineering and manufacturing (AEM) businesses in Tewkesbury Borough, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Tewkesbury Borough Council have appointed Sirius Transformation, experts in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement methodologies, to provide fully funded business support through The Growth Hub Tewkesbury.
AEM businesses in Tewkesbury Borough play a pivotal role in the region’s economic growth. To further accelerate growth and innovation in this sector, the service is available to any AEM business in the borough that has growth potential and can invest an hour of their time for free one-to-one support.
During an appointment with specialist advisors, a systematic approach will be applied to identify growth opportunities and the strategies needed to achieve them.
Councillor Richard Stanley, Leader and Lead Member for Economic Development at Tewkesbury Borough Council, said: “Our borough is an exciting centre for advanced engineering and manufacturing businesses.
“It is fantastic that through The Growth Hub Tewkesbury, with UKSPF funding, we are providing free specialist support to help businesses grow within this sector.
“I encourage local businesses interested in this support to contact The Growth Hub Tewkesbury to find out more and to apply.”
To book a free one-hour session with a specialist advisor, contact Steve Sleath, AEM Advisor, at Steve.Sleath@thegrowthhub.biz or 01684 272073.
Support is available until 31 March 2025.

AEM Specialist Advisors, Steve Sleath and James Whyley, The Growth Hub Tewkesbury.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
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