Programme Update: ERDF in the East Midlands 2007 to 2013 East Midlands ERDF Programme Mark Foley Head of Growth Delivery Team: Midlands 20XX
2013 Progress and Achievements • A year of challenges, successes and achievements • East Midlands ERDF Programme fully committed • Dedication and commitment of partners • Annual spend target narrowly missed but huge effort made by everyone • Impressive impact by supported projects: – Helped 9,700 existing businesses to improve their performance – Helped a further 6,300 people get a new business venture off the ground – Created 3,500 new jobs • Excellent response to the Challenge Fund bidding call • Good number of project successes
Impact of the Challenge Fund Connecting Leicester – Richard III •Funding: £2.9 million ERDF •Area: Leicester Picture related to project to be included here •Purpose: Maximise global interest in Leicester City Centre following discovery of the remains of Richard III with improvements to environment and destinations of the Cathedral and market area to encourage visitors and investment The planned relocation of Richard III statue in the new cathedral gardens
Impact of the Challenge Fund Creative Catalyst •Funding: £3.7 million ERDF •Area: Nottingham •Purpose: Support the development of a vibrant and thriving community of creative industries in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter with new workspace units and support to businesses helping them to grow Images indicative of Dakeyne Street’s refurbishment
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Focus for 2014 • Building on 2013 achievements • Responsibility to deliver the current Programme • Maintain 100% Programme commitment • Successfully meet the annual spend target • Realise and deliver project outputs and results as planned • Meet project spend profiles • Continue effective partnership working • Implementation of the 2014 to 2020 ESIF Growth Programme
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