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EEDA minimum standards and Excellence Framework - a guidance note 30 June 2008

To support its leadership, both regionally and nationally, and to underpin its role as an exemplar, EEDA is keen to introduce comprehensive tools for project life cycle use, which will encourage high quality standards and to set stretching good and excellent standards for its investment.

Why the East of England needs migrant workers - and what it must do to make the most of them (by Phillippe Legrain) 23 June 2008

The East of England is at the forefront of Britain's vital - and often confused - debate about immigration. Nearly 120,000 migrants from Poland and the other 'A8' central and east European countries that joined the EU in May 2004 have since registered to work in the Anglia postal region - more than in any other region - while many others are self-employed or may be employed but not registered. A specially commissioned essay by critically acclaimed writer and consultant, Philippe Legrain.

The regional economic strategy for the East of England - draft submitted to BERR 16 June 2008

During 2006-08, the EEDA has been leading the development of the new, regional economic strategy (RES) for the East of England 2008-2031. The strategy sets out a vision with bold targets and priorities so that we can drive forward as a globally-competitive region. The RES shows where we want to go and how we will get there. It is owned by the region and will be delivered through the collective work of political, business and community leaders and institutions. Read more background to the RES.

Source - Spring 2008 04 March 2008

This edition of Source focuses on the opportunities presented in the region as a result of the changes expected this year, and the variety of exciting programmes to come. Also read about how Peterborough has been transforming itself into one of the regions greenest places and what Tesco has done to address their environmental responsibilities. Finally, find out how EEDA will motivate and provide the means for communities to cut their carbon footprint through the Cut your Carbon campaign.

February 2008 Board Meeting 13 February 2008

Board papers for February 2008 board meeting, and when available, minutes.

Source - Winter 2007/08 16 January 2008

This edition of Source showcases some of our marvellous business driven activity. You will read about our flagship event, Destination Growth; our investor readiness competition 'running the gauntlet'; the launch of our IT campaign, takeITon; our business resource efficiency advice service delivered through Business Link; as well as about MAS East, Hitachi and much more.

Board papers January 2008 11 January 2008

Board papers and when available, minutes of board meeting.

Board papers December 2007 06 December 2007

Board agenda and papers for December 2007 and when available, minutes of previous meeting.

2007/08 mid-year report 22 November 2007

2007/08 mid-year report: In April-September 2007, the East of England Development Agency made good progress on many projects and is making a positive difference for businesses and communities in the region. More details can be found in EEDA's 2007/08 mid-year report.

Board papers November 2007 14 November 2007

Papers from the November 2007 Board Meeting

Regional Research Intensive Clusters and Science Parks - Report 30 September 2007

In this report, Research-intensive clusters (RICs) are defined as clusters that predominantly rely on research and development (R&D) as a source of their innovativeness and competitiveness. Such clusters are often based on strong partnership and collaboration between enterprises and public research organisations, including universities. Read more to find out their impact - contributed to by EEDA.

Source - Autumn 2007 24 September 2007

This edition, Source tells you how to win the business race - with details of support that EEDA provides to your small business including Destination Growth, the East of England's biennial flagship business event, exclusively for the region's small and medium sized enterprises. Also, read about Jacqueline Gold, chief executive of Ann Summers, and the challenges she faced to become one of Britain's most successful businesswomen - and how Gerald Ratner rebuilt his empire.

Annual reports and accounts 2006-07 18 September 2007

Our annual report and accounts assess our progress against our business plan and corporate plan, and celebrate our achievements. It also gives details of areas for improvement and what we've spent over the past financial year.

Draft regional economic strategy 2008-31 03 September 2007

The regional economic strategy sets out the East of England's economic objectives and how it can achieve them. During the last year, we have been reviewing progress on the current RES and developing a new strategy for the East of England for 2008-31.

We recently undertook a formal consultation on the draft RES. The consultation closed at the end of 26 November 2007 following a 12 week consultation period. The documents are archived below.

 

Source - Summer 2007 31 July 2007

Welcome to the summer edition of EEDA's quarterly magazine, SOURCE. In this edition we focus on the important role that communities play in driving forward sustainable economic growth and outline some ways in which EEDA is supporting communities, through various initiatives and programmes, to reach their full potential.

Race Equality Scheme 2005-8 02 July 2007

View EEDA's Race Equality scheme here

The UK's Engine for Growth and Prosperity 20 June 2007

Invest in Success - The case for targeted investment in the Greater South East.

Creative collaborations - delivering change: Arts Council England East - EEDA prospectus 10 May 2007

This prospectus demonstrates the commitment of Arts Council England East (ACEE) and EEDA to realise the regional vision.  It outlines a strategic investment programme to inspire regional ambition, produce new cultural leaders, stimulate places in new ways to transform the social, economic and material conditions of local people and communities.

Board Papers December 2006 07 December 2006
Papers from the December 2006 Board Meeting

EEDA Board Papers November 2006 10 November 2006
Papers from the November 2006 Board Meeting

Quarterly Economic Update - Q3 2006 25 October 2006
Quarterly Economic Update - Q3 2006. Published by EEDA each quarter, the Quarterly Economic Update provides current information on the East of England economy. This quarter the focus is on housing affordability and research and development in the East of England.

EEDA's submission to the 2007 comprehensive spending review 02 October 2006

The comprehensive spending review (CSR) is an in-depth examination of government spending and priorities to which all regional development agencies are submitting responses. This response has been written by EEDA and the East of England Regional Assembly with support from Government Office for the East of England, and outlines the region's proposals to government for a more effective, efficient, and enterprising East of England.

Better business support - the strategy to improve business productivity 27 September 2006

The strategy has six priorities for action to ensure that resources are focused on the main things that will encourage more businesses to seek and benefit from support.

To request a printed copy(ies) of the strategy, which will be available from mid October, use the business support contact form.

A regional commitment to the food and farming sector 27 September 2006

Richard Ellis' presentation from 27 September 2006 at Elveden, outlining EEDA's response to the regional food and farming challenges we face.

Board papers September 2006 26 September 2006
Board papers for meeting held on 20 September 2006.

Growth through successful partnerships - presentations from EEDA's annual meeting 19 September 2006
Growth through successful partnerships was the theme of the 2006 annual meeting held by EEDA.  Speakers included Richard Ellis, chair of EEDA; David Marlow, chief executive of EEDA; Daniel Zammit, chief executive of Dacorum Borough Council; and Dr Ernesto Sirolli of the Sirolli Institute.

Food and drink strategy 15 September 2006
Fully complementing the Sustainable Food and Farming Strategy, this strategy was created as a 10-15 year view on what should be done in the East of England to enable this economically important industry t o develop, grow and adapt to changing consumer trends.

Affordable rural housing commission - final report 15 September 2006
The affordable rural housing commission was launched by Margaret Beckett and Baroness Andrews on 20 July 2005 to identify ways of improving access to affordable housing for people in rural areas.

Strong prosperous communities 15 September 2006
Strong, prosperous communities: How the policies and practices of England's RDAs help to realise the potential of rural England is intended to provide a guide to the work of RDAs in rural areas; an explanation of what we do and why we do things the way we do. EEDA has produced this guide as part of its lead role work on the Defra agendas of sustainable development and rural affairs.

Annual report and accounts 2005-06 11 September 2006
Our annual report and accounts assess our progress against our business plan and corporate plan, and celebrate our achievements. It also gives details of areas for improvement and what we've spent over the past financial year.

Action plan for the development of food with local provenance from the East of England 31 August 2006
The action plan for the development of food with local provenance from the East of England has been developed as a result of the strategy for the food and drink industry in the East of England. That report highlighted the potential for the development of local and regional food as part of the wider strategy, echoing findings of the independent policy commission on the future of farming and food (the Curry Report, 2002). The action plan shows how the wider strategy can now be put into practice.

Reach for the sky - your guide to the many ways EEDA helps businesses 23 August 2006

Do you want to find out about all the services EEDA offers businesses? This document includes details of business support programmes, case studies of people who have benefited from these and contact details if you want to know more.

Independent performance assessment improvement plan 14 August 2006

The National Audit Office's (NAO) independent performance assessment of EEDA showed that the organisation is performing well. Following the assessment, an improvement plan has been agreed by EEDA and the NAO. Several of the major action points in the plan are already underway.

London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games economic impact study 27 July 2006
An economic study of the potential effects of the 2012 Games on the East of England shows that the gross benefits to the region could exceed £600 million.

Update Summer 2006 24 July 2006
EEDA's quarterly newsletter, summer 2006 edition. Contains information on Colchester's landmark arts facility and features the first in a series of debates on issues affecting the region. This edition we debate tackling the skills gap in the East of England, with guest speaker Sir Digby Jones, former director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Smart Productivity - securing sustainable development in the English regions 10 July 2006
An RDA publication which reveals how investment in sustainable development initiatives can contribute to long term economic growth, environmental sustainability and social inclusion.

Strategy for enterprise hubs in the Greater Cambridge area 21 June 2006
Final version of report, prepared by SQW Ltd for the Greater Cambridge Partnership.

National audit office report on EEDA 09 June 2006
The results of the National Audit Office's independent performance assessment about EEDA, available here, show that EEDA is 'performing well'. The NAO has given EEDA an overall score of three (one being the lowest and four being the highest).

Board papers June 2006 01 June 2006

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Board papers May 2006 01 May 2006

Papers and minutes from May 2006 board meeting.

EEDA's race equality documentation 06 April 2006
EEDA's race equality scheme, functions and policies are available to download here.

Update - Spring 2006 edition 03 April 2006
Spring 2006 edition of Update, EEDA's regional acitivity magazine.

Agricultural, food and drink industries in the East of England: a clear way ahead 10 March 2006
A report integrating the food and drink industry strategy with the sustainable farming and food delivery plan leading to identification of strategic priorities and their delivery. Commissioned by the National Farmers Union (NFU), EEDA, and Government Office for the East of England (GO-East).

Board papers March 2006 01 March 2006

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Womens enterprise support directory 24 February 2006
The women's enterprise directory consists of organisations that provide support specifically for women who are looking to start or grow a business in the East of England.

Board papers February 2006 01 February 2006

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Independent performance assessment - self assessment 24 January 2006

EEDA has volunteered to be a pilot for an independent performance assessment (IPA) to be carried out by the National Audit Office. Our self assessment is the first stage of the IPA and represents the views of both EEDA and partners, who were consulted between December 2005 and January 2006. 

The document identifies not only our current situation, but also our ambitions as set out in the regional economic strategy, and sets out our plans for improvement in the coming year.

Source - winter 2006 edition 19 January 2006
The Winter 2006 edition of Source magazine. This issue is dedicated to the Destination Growth event run in November for businesses in the region.

Quarterly economic update - Q4 2005 04 January 2006

EEDA's quarterly economic update for the region

Board papers January 2006 01 January 2006
Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Corporate plan progress report 16 December 2005
We produce regular reports on how well we're doing at achieving what we've set out in the corporate plan.  These reports cover a six month period.

Board papers December 2005 01 December 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Gearing up for Growth - delivering the regional economic strategy in Thames Gateway South Essex 24 November 2005
Prospectus identifying the economic changes required to deliver targets for the Thames Gateway South Essex area identified in 'a shared vision - the regional economic strategy for the East of England'

Board papers November 2005 01 November 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Women's enterprise strategy 2005 - 2008 25 October 2005
A strategy demonstrating the commitment that EEDA and its key partners have in driving forward the women's enterprise agenda.

Annual report and accounts 2004-05 25 October 2005
Our annual report and accounts looks back and assesses our progress against our business plan and corporate plan. It also gives details of what we've spent over the past financial year.

Update - Autumn 2005 12 October 2005
Autumn 2005 edition of EEDA's magazine of updates on East of England activities

Greater South East information leaflet 04 October 2005
Leaflet detailing the work of the three regional development agencies (EEDA, the London Development Agency and the South East of England Development Agency) on the Greater South East super region

The development of policy E2 13 September 2005
A report commenting upon the development, format and content of policy E2. Follows EEDA's submission to the regional spatial strategy consultation

Board papers September 2005 01 September 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

The corporate plan 10 August 2005

EEDA's corporate plan for the financial years 2005/6 to 2007/8. This document explains our planned actions for this period and how we aim to achieve the goals of the Regional Economic Strategy.

Please note: We are currently consulting on a new corporate plan for 2008-11. Please go to the online consultation portal to read the draft corporate plan and respond to the consultation.

Board papers July 2005 01 July 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Accessing european funds 21 June 2005
An update on regional co-financing activity to support skills and employment priorities

Board papers June 2005 01 June 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Source - spring 2005 13 May 2005
Spring 2005 edition of Source - EEDA's bi-annual business magazine for the East of England

Brownfield land action plan 12 May 2005
Entec was commissioned by EEDA to prepare the first Brownfield Land Action Plan for the region.

Board papers May 2005 01 May 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Board papers April 2005 01 April 2005
Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Board papers March 2005 01 March 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Board papers January 2005 01 January 2005

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

A shared vision - the regional economic strategy for the East of England 01 December 2004

A large part of EEDA's role is working with other regional bodies to make sure work in the region is co-ordinated and all has the same aim.

To do this, EEDA worked with a range of partners and stakeholders to produce a regional economic strategy, outlining eight key goals.

The regional economic strategy isn't just a document for EEDA; it's a framework for organisations within the region to work within for common aims.

Board papers November 2004 01 November 2004

Meeting agenda, papers and - when available - minutes.

Board papers October 2004 01 October 2004

Board papers and minutes from October 2004 board meeting.

Annual report and accounts 2003-04 31 August 2004

Our annual report and accounts assess our progress against our business plan and corporate plan, and celebrate our achievements. It also gives details of areas for improvement and what we've spent over the past financial year.

Annual reports and accounts 2002-03 31 August 2003

Our annual report and accounts assess our progress against our business plan and corporate plan, and celebrate our achievements. It also gives details of areas for improvement and what we've spent over the past financial year.

Annual reports and accounts 2001-02 31 August 2002

Our annual report and accounts assess our progress against our business plan and corporate plan, and celebrate our achievements. It also gives details of areas for improvement and what we've spent over the past financial year.

Annual report and accounts 2000-01 31 July 2001

Our annual report and accounts assess our progress against our business plan and corporate plan, and celebrate our achievements. It also gives details of areas for improvement and what we've spent over the past financial year.

Employment land reviews guidance manual

Employment Land Reviews are a key part of the evidence base that informs the preparation of Local Development Documents. They are also important in understanding land and property markets and the type of interventions that might be required to bring employment land forward alongside new housing growth. This manual seeks to provide the framework for a coordinated and consistent approach to future Employment Land Reviews across the region

Sub-regional economic partnership summit 2005

EEDA takes gold and silver at the region's top PR awards

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