Consultation on Wales and the EU: Partnership for Jobs and Growth - European Structural Funds 2014-2020 This consultation invites comments on the Welsh Government’s strategy and priorities for future European Structural Funds Programmes (2014-2020). A parallel consultation is being undertaken into the proposed Rural Development Plan for Wales. Read more. Comments are invited to be sent directly to the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) by Tuesday 23 April 2013, to either WEFO-Post2013Programmes@wales.gsi.gov.uk or by post to Programme Development Division, Welsh European Funding Office, Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UZ. WCVA will submit a response to the consultation, and would welcome feedback from third sector organisations in relation to the specific questions posed in the consultation response form. We would particularly welcome case studies or examples (real and potential) that demonstrate how greater integration could be achieved between ERDF, ESF and the Rural Development Plan (EAFRD/EFF). Please send any comments you may wish to be included in WCVA’s response by Friday 12 April to the third sector European team (3-SET). WCVA will host three regional consultation events to provide information about the proposals for the Structural Funds Programmes in Wales 2014-2020 and to hear feedback from the sector:
5 March 2013 – Venue Cymru, Llandudno, LL30 1BB
6 March 2013 - The Halliwell Centre, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP
18 March 2013 – Future Inn, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4AU
Please contact Iwan Heneghan to book a place at these free WCVA events: eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk WEFO will also host four consultation events:
31 January 2013 - North Wales, Venue Cymru, Llandudno, LL30 1BB
21 February – South West Wales, Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli, SA15 4HA
7 March – Mid Wales, tbc
21 March – South East, Coleg Morgannwg’s Nantgarw 3 Campus, CF15 7QX
A limited number of spaces are available. To register your place at one of the events please email WEFO Communications.