Solent LEP European Structural and Investment Fund Strategy th March 2015

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1 Solent LEP European Structural and Investment Fund Strategy th March 2015

2 Solent LEP Economic Context

3 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

4 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.

5 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.

6 Transforming Solent: Growth Strategy Key targets During the period to 2020 we aim to : Create an additional 15,500 new jobs Unlock an additional 500,000m 2 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 51,000m 2 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

7 Solent LEP ESIF Strategy

8 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)

9 ESIF Thematic Objectives 11 thematic objectives (TO s): Objectives 1-4 are the main priorities for ERDF. Thematic Objectives 8-11 are the main priorities for ESF. The 11 T.O.s are: Thematic Objective 1 - Research and Innovation Thematic Objective 2 - ICT Thematic Objective 3 - SME competitiveness Thematic Objective 4 - Low Carbon Economy Thematic Objective 5 - Adaptation and Risk Management 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 Capacity

10 ESIF 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)

11 Solent LEP ESIF Strategy Published May 2014 it sets out: Overview of Local area The Solent Economic Overview Our vision for Growth POLICY THEMES and KEY ACTIVITIES EAFRD Alignment of European Funds Delivery arrangements (note this will need to be reviewed in light of guidance that has since been published) Further information see: _Strategy_-_19.05_.2014_.pdf Policy themes and key activities Strengthening research, technological development and innovation Enhancing the competitiveness of SME s Climate change adaptation/protecting and enhancing the environment Investing in education, skills and lifelong learning Promoting Employment Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty EAFRD enhancing the competitiveness of SME s

12 Solent ESI (ERDF and ESF) Funding summary Activity sub-activity EUSIF allocation Structural Fund Thematic 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, Traineeships 1,798,020 Apprenticeship grants 1,798,020 4,495, ,730,980

13 Solent ESI (ESF and ERDF) Financial profile summary ESIF Allocation (excluding matched funding) Financial Profile Summary ESI Fund ERDF - Solent Innovation ERDF - Graduate placements/solent Business Hub/Access to Finance ERDF - Low Carbon ESF - Low Carbon/Employer responsive ESF - Support for unemployed/solent Jobs pilot/community Grants/Supporting young people Thematic Objective UP TO 2018 ( ) 1. Research and Innovation 3. SME Competitiveness 4. Low Carbon Economy 10. Education 8. Employment and Labour mobility 9. Social Inclusion and Poverty UP TP 2023 ( ) 1,179,501 3,596,040 4,295,455 11,421,708 1,238,476 3,775,842 5,921,479 12,072,420 2,176,460 5,864,970 TOTAL ,372 36,730,980

14 Solent 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, Leader funding outcomes to be notified shortly

15 European Structural and Investment Funds Programme Solent LEP Area Information Event 10 March 2015 Graham Watt South East Growth Delivery Team DCLG 20XX

16 ESIF Growth Programme Europe 2020 Targets 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.

17 ESIF Growth Programme 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.

18 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 18

19 ESIF 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 Assistance

20 ESIF 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)

21 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 Assistance

22 ESIF 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 between March with all the required information and guidance Get your LOGASnet password!

23 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(?)

24 Structure of EAFRD Funds Barry Willett, Rural Development Manager Rural Development 24

25 EU Growth Programme: The Contribution of Rural Development CAP Pillar 1 Pillar 2 - RDP scmo Direct payments Greening Countryside Stewardship 3.1 billion Growth 177m Countryside Productivity 141m LEADER 138m Structural Funds European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) ERDF ESF 177m EAFRD Growth Programme ( 5bn) ERDF European Regional Development Fund ESF European Social Fund 25

26 Growth Programme within the RDP Rural Development Programme Countryside Stewardship 3.1bn Countryside Productivity 141m Growth Programme 177m LEADER 138m 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 26

27 Role 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 27

28 Countryside Productivity within the RDP Rural Development Programme Countryside Stewardship 3.1bn Countryside Productivity 141m Growth Programme 177m LEADER 138m 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. 28

29 March 2015 Timeline 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 29

30 What 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. 30

31 LEADER scheme within the RDP Rural Development Programme Countryside Stewardship 3.1bn Countryside Productivity 141m Growth Programme 177m LEADER 138m 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 31

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33 INTERREG VA France (Channel) England Programme INTERREG VA Programme France (Manche) Angleterre Christelle PEREIRA, Facilitator

34 Contents 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

35 Eligible area Territoire éligible

36 Programme priorities Priorités du programme Research & Innovation Recherche & Innovation Low-Carbon Economy Economie Bas- Carbone Environment & Resource Efficiency Environnement & Utilisation Efficace des Ressources Social Inclusion Inclusion Sociale

37 Increase 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 marché

38 Development and uptake of low-carbon economy Développement et adoption de l économie bascarbone 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 TBC

39 Improve 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 culturel

40 Management 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 bleues

41 Enhance 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 fragilisées

42 Schedule Calendrier 2 nd March/11 th May: First phase 2 mars/11 mai: Premiere phase Second phase negotiated with JTS Seconde phase negociée avec le STC

43 The new programme Le nouveau programme Resource concentration Concentration des moyens Performance framework Cadre de performance Co-funding rate : 69% Taux de co-financement : 69%

44 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 FEDER

45 What 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 Pérennité

46 Contacts Contacts Christelle PEREIRA (Southampton) k.gov.uk Hélène GENTILS (Norwich) k.gov.uk Anita BUNGAROO (Brighton) k.gov.uk Julie BECEL (Exeter) uk

47 Panel Q&A

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