ERDF Press releases

9 July 08
European funding to support £30m manufacturing and productivity drive 
The first investment from the ERDF Competitiveness programme 2007-13 for North East England is set to help deliver a groundbreaking manufacturing support service to increase business productivity, boost start up and survival rates and improve environmental performance.

14 February 08
EU Commissioner backs new regional funding programme
EUROPEAN Union Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hubner delivered a message of support to North East England today, kickstarting an economic development fund which is bringing £255m to the region.

17 December 07
Euro cash boost to the region
The North East economy has moved a step closer to benefiting from a £255m cash injection, with the European Commission approving the region’s programme for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) up to 2013.

10 October 07
New team to boost region's influence in Brussels
The drive to maximise the benefits of doing business in Europe was given a boost last night, with the official launch of new services and premises for the North East England Office (NEEO) in Brussels.

08 October 07
North East science strength shown in Brussels
EU decision makers will learn how the appliance of science is changing the North East for the better at a prestigious event in Brussels this week (8-11 October).