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EU2020 Going Local

LGYH is an active partner in an EU funded Interreg 4c project called ‘EU2020 Going Local’. The project involves 14 partners from across Europe to develop a new programme around delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy, with a particular emphasis on climate change, energy and sustainable transport.

The project looks at how different regions are applying the Europe 2020 strategy and how it is linked to partners’ own local growth plans. As an Interreg project a key activity is also on the transfer of good practice on a range of environmental themes and the development of an action plan to influence future European funding calls. Following consultation with LGYH members we have focussed on:

• off-shore wind opportunity
• use of electric vehicles and related infrastructure
• mass installation of solar photovoltaic panels.

However, the aspect that really sets this project aside from many others is the political leadership from each of the partner regions and the potential to strengthen this transnationally.

‘e-VIPs’ Electric Vehicles Important to Public Services

On 5 December 2011 LGYH hosted an event in Rotherham and Chaired by Cllr Roger Stone. Delegates shared experiences of electric vehicles and discussed their future use in the delivery of public services. Presentations were received from Rotherham MBC, Morrisons Construction, Nissan, Renault and Azure Dynamics and are available to download from this website.
 

Karl Battersby - Rotherham MBC presentation

Karl Battersby - Rotherham MBC presentationKarl Battersby - Rotherham MBC presentation

Andy Heiron - Renault presentation

Andy Heiron - Renault presentationAndy Heiron - Renault presentation

David Ward - Nissan presentation

David Ward - Nissan presentationDavid Ward - Nissan presentation

Gary Whittam - AZD Transit Connect

Gary Whittam - AZD Transit ConnectGary Whittam - AZD Transit Connect presentation

Nick Ford - Frost & Sullivan - Global 360 EV Market presentation

Nick Ford - Frost & Sullivan - Global 360 EV Market presentationNick Ford - Frost & Sullivan - Global 360 EV Market presentation

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Local Authorities 'super-charged' over electric vehicles

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Local Government works with regional MPs to boost economy

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New downloads on the Local Government Resource Review now available

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The results of the Making a Difference Awards, celebrating local government in Yorkshire and Humber have been announced.

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Leaders sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant

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LGYH Making a Difference Award nominations announced

See the nominations here.

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WESTMINSTER BRIEFING ON ENERGY AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLES LAUNCHED TO COINCIDE WITH MPS EVENT TO PROMOTE THE REGION'S OFFER

Available here.

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LGYH ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2010 - 2011 NOW PUBLISHED

Available here.

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OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED

Information on the new framework can be found here

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS LAUNCHED

More information can be found here.

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NEW LGYH APPOINTMENTS

More information can be found here.

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LGYH HIGH SPEED RAIL CONSULTATION RESPONSE

More information can be found here.

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LGYH LEADERS' CONCERNS ON THE LOCALISM BILL

More information can be found here.

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LGYH EXECUTIVE VOICE CONCERNS ON ELECTED POLICE COMMISSIONER PROPOSAL

More information can be found here.

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LGYH LAUNCH 'CAPITAL GAINS' REPORT WITH PwC

LGYH, along with PwC, launch 'Capital Gains' - an asset liquidity model to increase local government investment capacity.

The consultation can be found here.

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LGYH RESPONSE TO LGA CONSULTATION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCE REVIEW

The consultation response can be found here.

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BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING TOOLKIT

A practical step by step guide for HR and Managers responsible for implementing change can be found by clicking here

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LGYH PUBLISHES NEW RESEARCH 'FROM REGIONALISM TO LOCALISM'

LGYH has published rsearch into the role of local authorities in promoting and securing sustainable growth in their local economies.

The report illustrates practical activities and actions taking place in local economies now and what is needed in the future to unlock economic potential.

The full report and an executive summary can be found by clicking here

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS 2010 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Making A Difference Awards Ceremony was held at Magna, Rotherham on Thursday 25th November 2010.

For details of the winners please see our news section.

For details of the shortlisted entries, click here.

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