john.bennett@penwith.gov.uk
Convergence Funding & EU Issues |
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Quick Links |
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European Social Fund (ESF) Operational Programme, 2007-2013 (Extracted from the ESF web site) |
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ERDF Convergence Operational Programme Approved
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Convergence Objective |
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The Convergence Objective replaces the current Objective 1. It will support the economic convergence of the poorest Member States and regions. Regions whose Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per head is less than 75% of the EU average will be eligible for Convergence funding from the ESF and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is the only area of England that will qualify for Convergence funding. ‘The ESF shall contribute to the priorities of the Community as regards
strengthening economic and social cohesion by improving employment
and job opportunities, encouraging a high level of employment and more
and better jobs. It shall do so by supporting Member States’ policies aiming |
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Consultation events in each region are being arranged in November and December. The events and contact details are provided below. Please note that spaces are limited.
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Convergence Newsletters |
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A series of fortnightly newsletters that will help explain the progress towards the convergence programmes for Cornwall.
Click here for more information and newsletters. |
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| Convergence Consultations | |||||||||
Consultation Draft Cover Letter Convergence Feedback Form (Doc) Draft Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Convergence Consultation OP November Strategic Environmental Assessment (Non-Technical) Strategic Environmental Assessment SW Convergence 07-13 SEA Environmental Report vFinal |
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| Objective One Newsletters | |||||||||
Click here for the Objective One web site with newsletters, press releases and other information. |
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Email me with your thoughts, suggestions, comments or questions or phone 01736-753184 |
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