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An Economic Plan for London
• The LEP are working with London First and McKinsey & Company to deliver an Economic Plan for London – this will identify key areas to support jobs & growth
• There will be wide consultation on the emerging themes over the summer
• The final Plan is due to be published by the end of the year
European Structural Funds 2014-20 Overview
European Programmes, GLA 11 July 2014
European Structural Funds 2014-20
• €745m (plus €43m Youth Employment Initiative)
… including match funding = £1.3bn
• “European Structural & Investment Fund” Strategy submitted to Govt
• GLA manages the funds on behalf of the LEP and Govt
• Launch late 2014 – subject to Govt and EU agreement
ERDF focus on
Strengthening
science & technological development
Supporting infrastructure & the low carbon
resource-efficient economy
ERDF-funded project
ESF focus on
Freedoms,
flexibilities and funding
incentives
Informed Customers
Employer Engagement
ESF-funded project
COSME - competitiveness of enterprise and SMEs(€8bn) Horizon 2020 - research and innovation (€80bn) Creative Europe - media (€815m) LIFE - environment and climate change (€815m) Employment and social innovation (€815m)
Other EU Funding Streams include
SUMMER OF HIGH STREETS
Paul Harper
South London Area Manager Regenerat ion
Development, Enterpr ise and Environment Greater London Authori ty
THE REGENERATION TEAM’S OBJECTIVE IS TO DRIVE AND SHAPE GROWTH IN LONDON’S TOWN CENTRES AND HIGH STREETS We most ly do th is through strategic regenerat ion projects, including the Outer London Fund, the Mayor ’s Regenerat ion Fund, the London Portas Pi lots and the Growing Places Fund.
LEP: “TO WORK WITH BUSINESS, WITH TFL AND THE MAYORALTY TO TAKE A STRATEGIC VIEW OF THE REGENERATION, EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS AGENDA FOR LONDON” Ambit ions for London Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
£70M MRF
£40M OLF R2
£10M OLF R1 £0.4M PORTAS £5M OTHER
MAYORAL INVESTMENT
30k 8 400
50 400 50
sq. meters of publ ic realm created or
improved
new trader associat ions
have been formed
sustained job opportunit ies have
been created
people have been supported into
sel f -employment
young people have received business
train ing and support
empty uni ts have been brought back
into use
SOUTH LONDON PLACES
Balham Outer London Fund
Bromley Outer London Fund
Catford Outer London Fund
Colliers Wood Mayor’s Regeneration Fund
Deptford Outer London Fund
SEE3 Portas Pilot
Hackbridge Outer London Fund
Kingston Outer London fund
Mitcham Outer London Fund
Outer London Fund
North Cheam and Worcester Park
Nunhead Outer London Fund
Peckham Outer London Fund
Sidcup Outer London Fund
Streatham Outer London Fund
Waterloo Portas Pilot
West Norwood Outer London Fund
Mayor’s Regeneration Fund
Croydon
NEXT STEPS: SUMMER 2014
SUMMER OF HIGH STREETS
RIBBON CUTTINGS
FESTIVALS
LEARNING FROM LONDON’S HIGH STREETS
HIGH STREET CONVERSATIONS
FINAL TOWN CENTRES SPG
MAYOR’S ACTIONS FOR HIGH STREETS
AUTUMN 2014: OPEN FOR BUSINESS Ful l launch of next funding round.
LAUNCH AND PROSPECTUS
brickstarter.org
ONLINE PLATFORM
SUMMER OF HIGH STREETS
Jun LFA w alks Ribbon cutt ings
Jul Mayoral launch Conversat ions Ribbon cutt ings
Aug Conversat ions Ribbon cutt ings
Sep F inal ise cr i ter ia and process Ribbon cutt ings
Oct Open for business
Nov
SUPER CONNECTED CITIES
£3000 VOUCHERS FOR BROADBAND INSTALLATION
• Connect ion Voucher Scheme
funded by DCMS • £100 mi l l ion across 22 UK ci t ies • £23 mi l l ion in London • Grants for over 9,000 businesses • Live unt i l March 2015.
CONNECTION VOUCHER SCHEME • SMEs and chari t ies • Maximum 249 employees / volunteers • 1 voucher per business • High-speed/high-grade broadband services • Up to £3000 towards instal lat ion costs • SME must pay VAT and ongoing monthly
charges • Contract is between the SME and service
provider • Joint appl icat ions from mult ip le SMEs are
permit ted e.g. same bui ld ing or business park - th is can reduce monthly charges
FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY Tuesday 15 July Event at Ci ty Hal l for landlords and property agents To apply: WWW.LONDON.GOV.UK/BROADBAND Queries: [email protected] Suppl ier l ist and technologies: CONNECTIONVOUCHERS.CO.UK
PUTTING BUSINESSES ON THE MAP
DEMAND FROM SMALL BUSINESS
• 1000 SMEs polled by YouGov in January 2014 • 26% of SMEs likely to get a Dot London web address
= over 200,000 businesses
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Shorter, more memorable addresses
More prestigious
A greater sense of trust
Generate more sales
Customers will find us more easily
Proud to be London based
Reasons for Registering a Dot London Domain
BUSINESS SUPPORTERS
LIVE PIONEERS
metrobank.london symphonyorchestra.london
westhamunited.London zomato.london
REACHING LONDON BUSINESSES
BUSINESS INTERMEDIARIES Reaching London businesses via • Local Chambers of Commerce • Local Business Associations • Trade and Sector Associations • Events Tools available: social media, videos, infographics, news articles and editorials
Please let us know of any engagement opportunities for Dot London
MARKETING CAMPAIGN
London Enterprise Panel Event
Mayor’s Export Programme
The Mayor’s Export Programme • Formed under the London Enterprise Panel
SME working Group
• In partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) London – the Government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy.
• Support SMEs in seeking export opportunities
• £1.4 million towards supporting SMEs to export to new markets
• EU Funding from now until December 2015
Enhancing Support for London Companies • We will deliver:
• Range of Export Events and workshops;
• Trade Missions
• Strategy & Marketing Programmes in India & China
•
The Mayor’s Export Programme • September launch event "Beyond
London 2012 - Helping SMEs access the global market through international sport events“ with 250+ SMEs.
• 2 & 1/2 year programme providing 12 hours of export assistance to 240+ SMEs, particularly in tech & life sciences.
• Export focused events for 2000+ SMEs.
• Four trade missions delivered so far; Brazil, India, Austria and Mexico.
Our Missions so far:
Mission Sector SME’S Sales/Wins Jobs Created
Brazil – Oct 13 Tech 11 £600,000 18
India – Oct 13 Multi 11 £467,500 3
Vienna – Nov 13 Life Science 17 -
Mexico – Mar 14 Consumer & Retail
7 £11,500 0
Total 46 £1,079,000 21
Do You?!?........
Do you want to find profitable growth for your business? Believe you have a product or service with the potential to sell overseas? Have the ambition to push forward into new markets?
More information • Website:
• www.london.gov.uk/londonenterprisepanel
• www.london.gov.uk/priorities/business- economy
• www.london.gov.uk/for-business
• Twitter:
• @LondonLEP
• Contact: