Published 22 March 2013
2014-2020 EU Structural and Investment Funds
On 18 March the Government issued its response to the Heseltine report "No stone unturned in the pursuit of Growth’. The response sets out the strategic role of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to drive forward growth in their local areas. It also covers LEP responsibilities related to EU Structural and Investment Funds (the EU SI Funds) in 2014-2020, at paragraphs 2.59-2.71.
The European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and part of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development will be brought together into an EU SI Funds Growth Programme in England. The Growth Programme’s top priorities are innovation, research and development, support for SMEs, low carbon, skills, employment and social inclusion.
Each LEP will lead the development of an EU SI Funds investment strategy, which will form part of, and align with, the LEP’s strategic plan. The LEP will work with and reflect the interests of a broad range of economic, social and environmental partners, including businesses, civil society, rural partners and further and higher education institutes.
To assist LEPs in developing their EU SI Funds investment strategies, the Government plans to issue initial guidance to LEPs at the end of March. Details will appear on this website.
- The Government Response to the Heseltine Review (HM Treasury)
- Press notice – Government publishes response to Lord Heseltine report (HM Treasury)