1. European Commission Open Days 2005
Efficient programme management for Convergence regions Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (UK)
Cover slide
Neil Robertson

2. Personal introduction Lessons learnt from experiences in Cornwall
Overview
Personal introduction
Lessons learnt from experiences in Cornwall
3 main conclusions
3 circles ex original improvement plan

3. Introduction
Neil Robertson, Head of Partnership and Fund Services Division, Cornwall Enterprise
Cornwall County Council owned company
A user and supporter, not from the "managing authority"
Chair of community economic development project appraisal group
Focus on partnership and strategy development

4. Background
Cornwall’s Objective One status
Only part of England to qualify for next round
Very successful impact and spend profile
Investing in plans for next round of structural funds
Integration with regional work

5. Major Issue 1 - STRATEGY
No strategy to base funding plans on
Single Programming Document became lead strategy
Own Strategy document “Strategy and Action” created
Future focus is based on revising this and using it as a basis for any funding streams

6. Major Issue 2 - ENGAGEMENT
Proper meaningful consultation essential
Involvement of community in decision-making
Established partnerships and networks, most of which have an effective role beyond O1
Involvement of the private sector has been critical
Creation of Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Economic Forum (CEF)
Leading the way in strategy creation
Given confidence in self governance

7. Major Issue 3 – SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Objective One Partnership Office - independent, raised awareness
Facilitation - geographic and by sector; takes time
Indirect – CEF can now provide framework and guide prioritisation

8. Major Issue 4 – EXTERNAL IMPACTS
National - Local Strategic Partnerships, Local Area Agreements
General economic well being
The Unexpected - Eden in Cornwall
Flexibility

9. Major Issue 5 – MEASURING PROGRESS
What are you actually going to change?
How will you know?
Longer term impact
Local Intelligence Network Cornwall

10. Conclusions
Prepare an overall strategy, with clear priorities, and then worry about the funding sources.
Involve the private sector.
Invest in the process, both creating the baseline and the support structures.

11. Neil Robertson Head of Partnership & Fund Services
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Cornwall Enterprise Company
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United Kingdom