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Solent LEP – European Structural and
Investment Fund Strategy
2014 – 2020
10th March 2015
Solent LEP Economic Context
Solent LEP Economic Area
• Population of over 1.3 million
• 50,000 businesses
• Economic output of £48.5bn (£23.7bn
GVA)
• At heart of UK’s marine and maritime
economy – sector accounts for over 20%
of GVA, providing over 48,000 jobs and
supporting 3,000 businesses
• Key economic assets include the global
gateways, world class maritime and
defence cluster, presence of major
multinationals, strengthening SME base,
Higher Education and FE sector
• Significant social and natural assets
The Strategic Environment Transforming Solent
• Supporting new businesses, enterprise and
ensuring SME survival and growth.
• Enabling infrastructure priorities
• Establishing a single inward investment
model
• Investing in skills to establish a sustainable
pattern of growth
• Developing strategic sectors and clusters -
marine, aerospace and defence, advanced
manufacturing, transport and logistics, low
carbon and the visitor economy
• Building on our substantial knowledge assets
to support innovation - particularly linked to
our HE excellence.
Transforming Solent: Growth Strategy
- Key priorities
Meeting our growth aspirations requires us to create the conditions that
support growth in our business base and creates jobs, whilst improving our
productivity and making Solent a destination for inward investment. We will
do this by:
• Investing in the business base
• Encouraging inward investment
• Unlocking Strategic Sites
• Delivering Major transport schemes
• Supporting key sectors such as maritime and the visitor economy.
• Investing in skills – With rising employment rates in the Solent the focus of our
strategy is on wealth creation as well as job creation and improving the skills
base of our resident labour force is critical to our success in this regard.
Transforming Solent: Growth Strategy
Key targets
During the period to 2020 we aim to :
• Create an additional 15,500 new jobs
• Unlock an additional 500,000m2 of new employment floor space with a focus on
supporting growth in the marine, maritime and advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Deliver an additional 24,000 new homes
• Support the creation of 1,000 new small and medium enterprises
• Lever in over £1bn of private sector investment into the area.
• Upgrade 51,000m2 of the Further Education College estate
• Raise the number of residents with a Level 4+ qualification by 4 percentage points
(+37,000 people).
This formed the basis of our Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) and informed the
development of our European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) Strategy
Solent LEP ESIF Strategy
ESIF – The Funds Within the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) programme for which LEP areas have been given responsibility, there are THREE funds: • European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) • European Social Fund (ESF) • European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
ESIF – Thematic Objectives
11 thematic objectives (TO’s): The 11 T.O.s are:
• Objectives 1-4 are the main • Thematic Objective 1 - Research and Innovation
• Thematic Objective 2 - ICT
priorities for ERDF.
• Thematic Objective 3 - SME competitiveness
• Thematic Objectives 8-11 • Thematic Objective 4 - Low Carbon Economy
are the main priorities for • Thematic Objective 5 - Adaptation and Risk Management
ESF. • Thematic Objective 6 - Environment and Resource
Efficiency
• Thematic Objective 7 - Sustainable transport and network
bottlenecks
• Thematic Objective 8 - Employment and Labour Mobility
• Thematic Objective 9 - Social Inclusion and Poverty
• Thematic Objective 10 - Education
• Thematic Objective 11 - Institutional CapacityESIF – Overview In England in 2012, strategic responsibility for the major part of two of the ESI Funds ESF and ERDF and some of EAFRD was devolved to LEPs who were asked to draw up their ESIF strategies taking account of local circumstances and priorities to support the Thematic Objectives. The actual expenditure of the Funds will continue to be the responsibility of the Managing Authorities. Managing Authorities for the ESI Funds in England are as follows: • ERDF – Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) • ESF – Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) • EAFRD – Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Solent LEP ESIF Strategy
Published May 2014 it sets out: Policy themes and key activities
• Overview of Local area • Strengthening research, technological
• The Solent Economic Overview development and innovation
• Our vision for Growth • Enhancing the competitiveness of SME’s
• POLICY THEMES and KEY ACTIVITIES • Climate change adaptation/protecting and
• EAFRD enhancing the environment
• Alignment of European Funds • Investing in education, skills and lifelong
• Delivery arrangements (note this will need to be learning
reviewed in light of guidance that has since been • Promoting Employment
published)
• Promoting social inclusion and combating
Further information see: poverty
http://solentlep.org.uk/uploads/documents/Solent_EU_SIF • EAFRD – enhancing the competitiveness
_Strategy_-_19.05_.2014_.pdf
of SME’sSolent ESI (ERDF and ESF) Funding summary
Activity sub-activity EUSIF allocation Structural FundThematic Objective
Solent Innovation £3,596,040 ERDF 1. Research and Innovation
Graduate Placements £2,131,938 ERDF 3. SME competitiveness
Solent Business hub £6,892,410 ERDF 3. SME competitiveness
Access to finance £2,397,360 ERDF 3. SME competitiveness
Low Carbon £3,775,842 ERDF 4. Low Carbon Economy
Low Carbon £599,340 ESF 10. Education
Employer responsive £5,265,630 ESF 10. Education
Support for unemployed £2,697,030 ESF 8.Employment and Labour Mobility
Solent Jobs pilot £3,424,800 ESF 9. Social Inclusion and Poverty
Community Grants £1,455,540 ESF 9. Social Inclusion and Poverty
Supporting young people £4,495,050 ESF 8.Employment and Labour Mobility
IAG £899,010.00
Traineeships £1,798,020
Apprenticeship
grants £1,798,020
£4,495,050.00
£36,730,980Solent ESI (ESF and ERDF) Financial profile
summary
ESIF Allocation (excluding matched Thematic Objective UP TO 2018 UP TP 2023
funding) Financial Profile Summary (£) (£)
ESI Fund
ERDF - Solent Innovation 1. Research and Innovation
1,179,501 3,596,040
ERDF - Graduate placements/Solent 3. SME Competitiveness
Business Hub/Access to Finance 4,295,455 11,421,708
ERDF - Low Carbon 4. Low Carbon Economy
1,238,476 3,775,842
ESF - Low Carbon/Employer responsive 10. Education
5,921,479 12,072,420
ESF - Support for unemployed/Solent Jobs 8. Employment and Labour
pilot/Community Grants/Supporting mobility 2,176,460 5,864,970
young people 9. Social Inclusion and Poverty
TOTAL 14.811,372 36,730,980Solent LEP EAFRD Funding summary
1. Area eligible for investment as detailed on
map.
2. EAFRD seeking to focus on :
• Tourism activities in rural areas – £423,699
• New micro and small rural businesses -
£706,183
• Building knowledge and skills in rural
areas/enhanced business support - £282,765
Total Funding available for Solent £1,412,647
3. Leader funding outcomes to be notified shortlyEuropean Structural and Investment Funds Programme 2014-2020 Solent LEP Area Information Event 10 March 2015 Graham Watt South East Growth Delivery Team DCLG 20XX
ESIF Growth Programme Europe 2020 Targets http://ec.europa.eu/europe2020 The EU’s 10 year growth and jobs strategy launched in 2010 – creating the conditions for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Five headline targets for EU Member States covering employment; research and development; climate/energy; education; social inclusion and poverty reduction.
ESIF Growth Programme www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding In England the European Growth Programme will invest in projects that help support innovation, business, skills and employment to improve local growth and create jobs.
ESIF Growth Programme
Types of European funding
The European Structural and Investment Funds
(ESIF):
– European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (€3.6bn) helps promote economic
growth by supporting
• Research and development
• Supporting and promoting SMEs
• Creation of a low carbon economy
– European Social Fund (ESF) (€3.5bn) contributes to growth by:
• Increasing labour market participation
• Promoting social inclusion
• Developing the skills of the potential and existing workforce
– European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) €221m
18ESIF Growth Programme
ERDF Priority Axes
The ERDF Operational Programme sets out 10
Priority Axes:
– PA 1: Research and Innovation
– PA 2: Enhancing access to, and use and quality of, ICT
– PA 3: Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs
– PA 4: Supporting the shift towards a low carbon economy
– PA 5: Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management
– PA 6: Preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource
efficiency
– PA 7: Sustainable transport in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
– PA 9: Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty and any discrimination
– PA 10: Sustainable Urban Development
– PA 11: Technical AssistanceESIF Growth Programme
ESF Priority Axes
And the ESF Operational Programme sets out 3 Priority Axes
• Priority Axis 1: Inclusive Labour Markets
Access to employment for jobseekers and inactive people
(IP 1.1)
Sustainable integration of young people (IP 1.2)
Youth employment initiative (IP1.3)
Active inclusion (IP 1.4)
Community led local development - CLLD (IP 1.5)ESIF Growth Programme
ESF Priority Axes
• Priority Axis 2: Skills for Growth
Enhancing equal access to lifelong learning (IP 2.1)
Improving the labour market relevance of education and
training systems (IP 2.2)
• Priority Axis 3: Technical AssistanceESIF Growth Programme
Applying for ERDF
Where are we now?
• Operational Programme text agreed informally with the Commission
• Expect formal adoption in June/July
• In the meantime, launching first call for bids in the second half of March
targeted on key priorities
• DCLG & DWP working with LEP areas to identify priorities for first calls
• Calls for bids will be published on www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
between 16-27 March with all the required information and guidance
• Get your LOGASnet password!ESIF Growth Programme
Applying for ERDF
What happens next?
• Expressions of Interest to be submitted to DCLG – deadlines in late April – late
May
• DCLG will carry out a quick check to ensure eligibility and compliance with
Commission regulations
• DCLG will seek advice from local area ESIF Committee about how the EoIs
meet local priorities
• Invitations to submit a full application sent out
• DCLG will conduct technical appraisal
• DCLG will again seek the advice of the local area ESIF Committee on the
applications
• Funding Agreements issued to successful bidders from October, and claims
paid from March 2016(?)Structure of EAFRD Funds
2015-2020
Barry Willett,
Rural Development Manager
Rural Development
24EU Growth Programme: The Contribution of
Rural Development
CAP
2014-2020
Pillar 2 -
Pillar 1
RDP
Countryside LEADER
sCMO Direct Greening Countryside Growth
payments Productivity £138m
Stewardship £177m £141m
£3.1 billion
European Agricultural Fund for
Rural Development (EAFRD)
Structural Funds
ERDF ESF
£177m
EAFRD
Growth Programme ERDF – European Regional Development Fund
(£5bn) ESF – European Social Fund
25Growth Programme within the RDP
Rural Development Programme 2015 - 2020
Countryside Countryside Growth
Stewardship LEADER
Productivity Programme
£3.1bn £138m
£141m £177m
Aim: To grow the rural economy in England
Key outcomes: Creation of growth and jobs
Minimum grant: £35,000
National priorities for support:
1. Building knowledge and skills in rural areas
2. Funding and developing micro, small and medium-sized rural
businesses
3. Funding small scale renewable investments in rural areas
4. Funding superfast broadband investment in rural areas
5. Supporting tourism in rural areas
26Role of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and
local partners for EAFRD
• Define rural priorities for the Growth Programme
• Develop a strategy and implementation plan for
ESIF including Rural Development (RD) funding
• Establish LEP Area ESIF sub-committees that
will:
– Maintain an overview of the performance of
RD Funding in the GP
– Agree Calls to be published and timeframe
– Provide advice to RPA on applications for RD
funding
27Countryside Productivity within the RDP
Rural Development Programme 2015 - 2020
Countryside Countryside Growth
Stewardship LEADER
Productivity Programme
£3.1bn £138m
£141m £177m
Grants for farming and forestry businesses.
Start-up grants, advice and training for new entrants.
Grants to help translate latest research into practice.
Grants, advice & training for specific sectors: e.g. animal health & welfare.
28Timeline
March 2015
• Small and large grant scheme
Later in 2015
• Skills, advice,
• Integrated Projects covering animal health,
nitrogen efficiency and forestry.
• The full launch of the European Innovation
Partnership
29What can Countryside Productivity support?
The grant scheme part of the Countryside Productivity
Scheme can support eligible items under these themes:
• Arable and horticultural productivity
• Animal productivity, health and welfare
• Forestry
• Resource management
There are detailed eligibility requirements under each
theme which are set out in the handbook.
30LEADER scheme within the RDP
Rural Development Programme 2015 - 2020
Countryside Countryside Growth
Stewardship LEADER
Productivity Programme
£3.1bn £138m
£141m £177m
Aim: To grow the rural economy in England
Key outcomes: Creation of growth and jobs
Minimum grant: £2,500
National priorities for support:
1. Increasing farm productivity
2. Funding and developing micro, small rural businesses and far m
diversification
3. Supporting tourism in rural areas
4. Support rural services
5. Supporting cultural and heritage activity
6. Support for increasing forestry productivity
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INTERREG VA
France (Channel) England
Programme
INTERREG VA
Programme France (Manche)
Angleterre
Christelle PEREIRA, FacilitatorContents Sommaire 1. Eligible area Territoire éligible 2. Programme priorities Priorités du programme 3. Schedule Calendrier 4. The new programme Le nouveau programme 5. What makes a good project? Qu’est ce qu’un bon projet ? 6. Questions? Questions ? 7. Contact details Contacts
Eligible area
Territoire
éligibleProgramme priorities
Priorités du programme
Low-Carbon
Research &
Economy
Innovation
Economie Bas-
Recherche &
Carbone
Innovation
Environment &
Resource Efficiency Social Inclusion
Environnement & Inclusion Sociale
Utilisation Efficace
des RessourcesIncrease the delivery and uptake of innovative
products
Accroitre le développement et l’adoption de produits
innovants
Training programmes on entrepreneurship, business
development, internationalisation of SMEs
Programmes de formation sur l’entrepreunariat, le
développement des entreprises, l’internationalisation des PME
Collaborative research to improve the delivery of a service
Recherche collaborative pour améliorer le développement
d’un service
Joint testing of a new product to bring it to the market
Tests conjoints d’un nouveau produit pour le mettre
sur le marchéDevelopment and uptake of low-carbon economy
Développement et adoption de l’ économie bas-
carbone
Joint strategies and action plans to help SMEs gain
access to local and international markets
Stratégies et plans d’action conjoints pour favoriser
l’accès des PME aux marchés locaux et internationaux
Testing of LCT leading to efficient and effective ways of using energy
Tests de TBC pour utiliser l’énergie de manière plus efficace, avec des procédés
plus efficients
Impact studies on how to increase and/or improve the use
of LCT
Etudes d’impacts visant à augmenter et/ou améliorer
l’usage des TBCImprove the attractiveness of the cultural and natural
heritage
Améliorer la valorisation du patrimoine culturel et
naturel
Develop joint marketing approaches and measures that
strengthen the image and enhance the attractiveness of the
area
Développement de stratégies et outils marketing conjoints
pour renforcer l’image du territoire
Delivery of joint training initiatives for natural and cultural heritage
stakeholders and practitioners
Actions de formations conjointes des acteurs travaillant sur le patrimoine
naturel et culturel
Testing and demonstrating different approaches to
enhancing natural and cultural heritage
Tester et démontrer l’intérêt de nouvelles approches
pour valoriser le patrimoine naturel et culturelManagement of green and blue infrastructures and
ecosystems services
Management des infrastructures vertes et bleues et
des services écosystémiques
Pilot projects on the definition and implementation of new
management systems for ecosystem services
Projets pilotes sur la définition et la mise en œuvre des
nouveaux schémas de gestion des services écosystémiques
Joint testing of cross border cooperation on risk management as a
tool for better protecting ecosystems services
Expérimentations conjointes de gestion transfrontalière des risques
comme un outil d’amélioration des services écosystémiques
Implementation of joint actions to better
manage green and blue infrastructure
Mise en œuvre conjointe d’actions pour une
gestion améliorée des infrastructures vertes et
bleuesEnhance social inclusion and increase economic
revitalisation
Améliorer l’inclusion sociale et la revitalisation
économique
Joint design of models based on existing practices
designed to deliver more efficiently to vulnerable,
excluded and at-risk people in the community
Elaboration conjointe de modèles basés sur les pratiques
existantes, afin de mieux venir en aide auprès des
personnes défavorisées
Piloting and demonstrating different solutions in different parts of the
Channel area to compare and contrast different methods and find out
what works best
Expérimentation des solutions dans la zone Manche, afin de comparer
différentes méthodes et de démontrer celles qui fonctionnent le mieux
Jointly design and implement initiatives that improve access to
health services, housing, training and recreational services for
disadvantaged groups
Développement et mise en œuvre d’initiatives conçues
conjointement pour l’accès aux services de santé/ de logement/de
formation / de loisirs par les populations fragiliséesSchedule
Calendrier
• 2nd March/11th May: First phase
2 mars/11 mai: Premiere phase
• Second phase negotiated with JTS
Seconde phase negociée avec le STCThe new programme
Le nouveau programme
• Resource concentration Concentration des
moyens
• Performance framework Cadre de performance
• Co-funding rate : 69% Taux de co-financement :
69%The new programme
Le nouveau programme
• Two-stage application Candidature en deux
phases
• Reduction of administrative burden Réduction
de la charge administrative
• 223 millions euros of ERDF 223 millions d’euros
FEDERWhat makes a good project?
Qu’est ce qu’un bon projet ?
• Cross-border Added Value Valeur ajoutée
transfrontalière
• Change Delivered Changement obtenu
• Complementarity Complémentarité
• Partnerships Partenariats
• Sustainability PérennitéContacts
Contacts
Christelle PEREIRA
(Southampton)
christelle.pereira@norfol
k.gov.uk
+447887542495 Anita BUNGAROO
(Brighton)
anita.bungaroo@norfol
k.gov.uk
Hélène GENTILS +447788737759
(Norwich)
helene.gentils@norfol
k.gov.uk Julie BECEL (Exeter)
+447766205976 julie.becel@norfolk.gov.
uk
+447787523070Panel Q&A
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