Welcome to our latest newsletter! We are delighted to welcome Dylan Wictome to the team as our new Finance and Information Officer. Dylan has already been supporting some of the […]
Read 'RET update' >
In the current 2014-2020 EU structural funds programmes for Wales, we have invested over £2.1 billion of our EU Structural Funds allocation into regional and national projects, driving a total […]
Read 'News from WEFO' >These are the latest available headline figures for the performance of the ESI funded operations within the SE Region. If you would like more detail on the data please email […]
Read 'Regional performance' >
A CCR Energy Steering Board has been established, representing organisations such as the South Wales Industrial Cluster, Natural Resources Wales, and the ten local authorities, in addition to four critical […]
Read 'Energy reduction plans for the CCR' >
Following approval on 15th March 2021 from the CCR Cabinet to revise the Metro Plus programme, six of the ten schemes due to complete by March 2023 are currently being […]
Read 'Metro Plus programme' >
STEM Cymru are currently looking for schools and companies to collaborate with them for this year’s Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) 6th Form Project. They and have created a video […]
Read 'Exciting STEM opportunities for sixth formers' >
The CCR has announced the launch of a new Skills and Talent hub, to meet the future skills needs of employers and employees across South East Wales. Brand-named ‘Venture’ this […]
Read 'New ‘Venture’ hub launches' >
Wales’ only FTSE 100 company celebrates involvement in ESF funded Welsh Financial Services Graduate Programme The Programme is part funded by the European Social Fund via Welsh Government. Nearly 70% […]
Read 'Welsh Financial Services Graduate Programme ’21 launch' >
The Guidance on Simplified Costs – version 4 was published June 2021 following an update by the European Commission to their guidance on simplified costs. Some points to notes include: […]
Read 'WEFO guidance on simplified costs updated' >
A few tips on how to avoid the most common issues that can cause payment delays! Full and complete audit trails must be provided within 12 working days of submitting […]
Read 'ESI claims issues – common pitfalls' >
The European Commission have informally notified WEFO that three of the programmes can be closed. Document retention periods for these programmes are confirmed as: East Wales ERDF Regional Competitiveness and […]
Read 'Final closure of some 2007-2013 programmes' >
We have a new-look newsletter! This is just one of the recent changes to our communications, with a weekly email bulletin and additional pages to our website on the new […]
Read 'Regional Engagement Team round-up' >
Technocamps’ new podcast, Technotalks, aims to entertain and inform young people about the careers available to them in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths sectors. Each week, inspiring people in […]
Read 'New STEM careers podcast for young people' >
VRP have released their new promotional video ‘IT’S TIME!’ on their YouTube and social media channels. They are rightly very proud of the result, with an English and Welsh version […]
Read 'IT’S TIME – new Valleys Regional Park video' >
The eligibility rules for ReAct funding have changed slightly. The programme is now available for customers who have been redundant or have become unemployed during the last 12 months rather […]
Read 'Update to ReACT eligibility rules' >
Specific are celebrating ten years of energy technology development: from research to buildings In April ten years ago they brought together academic and industry partners with expertise in printed photovoltaics, […]
Read 'The Specific project is 10 years old!' >
The Elections on 6th May resulted in 19 new Members of the Senedd, and a new Welsh Government Cabinet. While Mark Drakeford continues as First Minister, some of the other […]
Read 'Results of Senedd elections' >
The scheme will enable learners and staff from Wales, and those who come to study or work in Wales, to continue to benefit from international exchanges in a similar way […]
Read 'Welsh Government International Learning Exchange' >
The UK Government Levelling Up Fund and future Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) were debated at the Senedd on 15 June. The Welsh Government’s position was set out by Minister for […]
Read 'UK funds debated at Senedd' >
Call for businesses in South East Wales to shape the support they need for future growth The Cardiff Capital Region Business Council has launched a survey to identify what businesses […]
Read 'CCR business survey' >
The new and improved Cardiff Capital Region website is now live. It’s a comprehensive one-stop shop for anything and everything related to the City Deal; serving as a hub for […]
Read 'Developments from the Cardiff Capital Region' >These are the latest available headline figures for the performance of the ESI funded operations within the SE Region. If you would like more detail on the data please email […]
Read 'Regional performance' >
WEFO have produced a new infographic showing the impact EU funds have had on the South East region since 2007 as you can see below: Check out the animated version:
Read 'What has European Funding done for South East Wales?' >South East Wales Regional Engagement Team
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