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East of England Development Agency – EEDA
About the East of England Development Agency
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind sustainable economic regeneration in the East of England: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. EEDA’s vision is for the East of England to be an ideas driven region, that is internationally competitive, harnesses the talent of all and is at the forefront of the low carbon economy. For further information visit http://www.eeda.org.uk/
The driving force behind sustainable economic growth and regeneration in the East of England.
SDA OBSERVATORY UPDATES
Suffolk development Agency SDA - first E- News Bulletin is attached below . . . .
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Dear Suffolk Observatory User
The following updates have been made to the Suffolk Observatory:
Under the Labour Market theme:
1. Unemployment Rates(February 2005- February 2008) - Available at County, District, Town and Ward Level
2. Unemployment by Age(February 2005- February 2008) - Available at County, District, Town and Ward Level
3. Unemployment by Duration(February 2005- February 2008) - Available at County, District, Town and Ward Level
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The consultation for Suffolk's new economic development strategy, Expanding Suffolk's Horizons is now live. Covering the next five years, and aims to deliver the conditions needed for an improved economy in the county. Based on consultation with the private sector, the strategy has been created by the Suffolk Development Agency (SDA) in conjunction with its public sector partners. The SDA is now keen to hear the views of the business community.
The consultation can be viewed at www.expandingsuffolkshorizons.co.uk and runs until June 4.
Details of our tender opportunities can also be found on: http://www.supply2.gov.uk, the public sector’s national opportunities portal; for larger value contracts, an advert will go into the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU); awarded contracts coming up for renewal can be viewed on the Contract renewal programme page of our web site; and relevant local and trade press (the East Anglian Daily Times, Eastern Daily Press and Evening Star) where required http://www.suffolk.gov.uk
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Business Continuity - Suffolk Resilience Forum follow the link to download the latest news bulletin
05.02.08 In this February edition of the Strategic Times we cover:
£200m EU pot for joint working with continental partners
Are you in a comfortable part of Suffolk?
Sustainable travel - why green can mean lean - business event
To access Strategic Times follow this link: http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/strategictimes
Renewables East Newsletters & Updates
http://www.renewableseast.org.uk
Free E-Newsletters
We will be publishing easy-to-digest e-newsletters from time to time, to keep you up-to-date with everything that's going on with renewables in the East of England.
Visit the OrbisEnergy web site: http://www.orbisenergy.net to request a prospectus or experience a 'virtual fly through' of the building.
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The contract notice for the OrbisEnergy tender for the long term management operator was submitted last week, and it usually takes 5 or so days to get published. All Expressions of Interest and requests for the PQQ must go to Amy Traynor, Assistant Buyer at Suffolk County Council from any interested parties.
If you are, or know of any interested parties, please point them in the direction of the following link for the contract notice; http://simap.europa.eu/index_en.html
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The centre will: Provide workspace units, together with conference and exhibition for up to 220 delegates and library facilities. Be a central point for SMEs working in the renewable industry for up to 30 business employing up to 150 people
Foster greater collaboration amongst businesses engaged in the offshore renewable energy industry
support the creation of new and developing SMEs
Link SMEs with research and academic institutions
compliment and work with 1st East and the EastPort development
OrbisEnergy – Offshore Renewable Business
“a focal flagship building for the support and development of offshore and renewable energy related companies, promoting and fostering the development of businesses in the offshore renewable energy sector”
For more information on the centre, its business developments and space within the building please contact: Steve Clarke; Development Director of Offshore Renewable Energy on 07939053025 or by email on
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If you would like this e-zine to be sent to another member of staff within your company, as well as you, please email . For the very latest EEEGR and industry news, events and member jobs subscribe to the EEEGR Info RSS Feed. Find the link on the home page of www.eeegr.com
EEEGR '08 - Over 50 delegates and nearly 20 exhibitors booked already!
Bookings are now being taken for EEEGR '08 "The race for sustainable energy". EEEGR members can take advantage of delegate and exhibitor discounts at our flagship "all energy" conference and exhibition. Please note the deadline to book an exhibition space is the 30th June 2008. You can download the programme by clicking on the image on the left hand side.
Keynote presentations from: Aquaterra Energy, Douglas Westwood, EEDA and BERR. Seminar sessions from British Energy, Perenco and E.ON Climate & Renewables. Plus open networking with UKTI Commercial Officers in the International Café.
OPITO, the exciting and newly launched Oil and Gas Academy
OPITO, the exciting and newly launched Oil and Gas Academy is seeking additions to it's senior management team to help create and deliver new ways of addressing the skills issues and make a difference that is positively felt by the whole industry.
Please find attached the vacancy for a new Skills and Learning Development Manager (Workforce Development) to be based in the East of England. The closing date for applications is 24th March 2008
http://www.1steast.co.uk/news/index.php for news and updates from 1st East
5th February 2008
New Board Appointment
John Ellerby has been appointed as a Director of 1st East, the urban regeneration company for Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. John was nominated as the representative for the Waveney Local Strategic Partnership and works a…
WAVENEY DISCTRIC COUNCIL & Waveney Economic Partnership
A new Financial Information section has been added to the WDC website htto://www.waveney.gov.uk/Your+Council/Financial+Information/
This contains, in one place, all the key financial documents available to the public electronically. This includes the following financial documents:
- Budget Book
- Medium Term Financial Strategy
- Statement of Accounts (audited version)
- Summarised Accounts
- Capital Strategy
- Treasury Management Strategy
- Fees and Charges Book
- Use of Resources Assessments
- Annual Audit Letter
Waveney District Council is striving to improve the way it reports to its customers, and I hope you agree that the changes on the website represent a significant improvement in the coverage of important financial information to stakeholders.
I hope you find the above information useful!
David Ellis Chief Accountant.
Waveney District Council. Tel 01502 523664
Email
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The Waveney Campus Project Team would like to invite you, your colleagues and stakeholders to an exhibition providing detailed information about this exciting development.
For full information about the exhibition please click here: http://www.waveneycampus.co.uk/Waveney_Campus_Exhibition.pdf
You may also wish to peruse the rest of the brand new Waveney Campus website by clicking here: http://www.waveneycampus.co.uk
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Please find the list of planning applications received between:
21/04/2008 - 27/04/2008
28/04/2008 - 02/05/2008
04/05/2008 - 11/05/2008
12/05/2008 - 18/05/2008
26/05/2008 - 01/06/2008
View and Comment on Planning Applications online http://publicaccess.waveney.gov.uk/publicaccess/
Submit Planning Applications online! Visit: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/
If you are looking for applications which fall in the Broads Authority's Area, please contact the Broads Authority direct. Their applications can be viewed here: https://planning.broads-authority.gov.uk/PublicAccess/
Direct Dial: 01502 523051 Fax: 01502 514617
E-mail:
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