Annex A 2014-20 Nine ETC programmes summary
2 Cross Border Programmes
2 Seas Programme: To
improve the conditions for
delivery of technological and
social innovation, promote low
carbon technologies and
adaptation to climate change
France (Channel) England:
Promote investment in
innovation to tackle economic
and societal issues, support low
carbon economy, enhance and
promote attractiveness of
territories
3 Transnational Programmes
North Sea Region: Support
growth in economies through
research, innovation, and
sustainable solutions, promoting
greener transport solutions
Atlantic Area: Promote green
economic growth, protect
biodiversity and enhance
ecosystems, and strengthen risk
management systems
North West Europe: To
enhance innovation
performance of enterprises,
implementation of low-carbon,
energy and climate protection
strategies, to optimise (re)use of
material and resources
4 Interregional Programmes
Interreg Europe: To promote
co-operation to improve policy
and capacity in the field of
innovation and knowledge
economy, protecting and
improving the quality of
environment
INTERACT: Provides a hub for
exchanging information, best
practices among co-operation
programmes as a means to
promote growth and change
ESPON: Support the
reinforcement of EU cohesion
policy through the production,
dissemination, and promotion of
territorial evidence
URBACT: helps cities to
develop pragmatic solutions that
are new and sustainable and
that integrate economic, social
and environmental urban topics
EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION
PROGRAMME AREA MAPS
Two VA Cross Border Programmes
1. France Channel England Programme 2014-2020
https://interreg5a-fce.eu/
2. 2 Seas Programme 2014-2020
http://www.interreg4a-2mers.eu/2014-2020
Three VB Trans-national Programmes
1. Atlantic Area Programme 2014-2020
www.coop-atlantico.com/
2.North West Europe Programme 2014-2020
https://www.nweurope.eu/
3. North Sea Programme
http://www.northsearegion.eu/
Four Inter-Regional Programmes 2014-2020 (All 28
Member States)
INTERREG VC EUROPE http://www.interregeurope.eu/
INTERACT http://www.interact-eu.net/
URBACT http://urbact.eu/
ESPON http://www.espon.eu/main/
1. INTERREG VC EUROPE 2014-2020
Contact Details for the European Territorial Programmes
Please note that if you wish to be involved in the governance of the programmes
please contact by end of September Debbie Brown
debbie.brown@communities.gsi.gov.uk or Charles Shackleford
charles.shackleford@communities.gsi.gov.uk
For further information on European Territorial Programmes, please contact:
North West Europe, Interreg Europe, INTERACT
Programme Lead: Sallyann Stephen sallyann.stephen@communities.gsi.gov.uk
North West Europe Contact Points :
Ian Hill Ian.Hill@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Paula McLachlan Paula.MacLachlan@communities.gsi.gov.uk
North Sea, Atlantic Area
Programme Lead: Debbie Brown debbie.brown@communities.gsi.gov.uk
North Sea Contact Point: Alison Childs alisonchilds@virginmedia.com
Atlantic Area Contact Point: Filippo Cagni
Filippo.Compagni@communities.gsi.gov.uk
France Channel England Programme, 2 Seas Programme
Programme Lead: Charles Shackleford charles.shackleford@communities.gsi.gov.uk
France Channel England Programme Contact Points:
Julie Bécel julie.becel@norfolk.gov.uk
Christelle Pereira christelle.pereira@norfolk.gov.uk
Hélène Gentils helene.gentils@norfolk.gov.uk
2 Seas Programme Contact Points:
Michelle Armstrong michelle.armstrong@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Susan Aitken susan.aitken@communities.gsi.gov.uk
ESPON
Programme Lead: Arni Narain arni.narain@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Urbact
Programme Lead: Neil Marsh neil.marsh@communities.gsi.gov.uk
ANNEX B Examples of European Territorial Cooperation funded
Projects 2007-2013
Project
ERDF grant
UK partner budget
Period
UK partners
Project summary
Outcomes
Website
Project
ERDF grant
UK partner budget
Period
UK partners
Project summary
Outcomes
Website
Project
ERDF grant
UK partner budget
Period
UK partners
Project summary
Outcomes
Website
Bio Base - North West Europe
€3.1m
€153,936.00
01/01/2012 – 31/12/2015
National Non-food Crops Centre (NNFCC) in York
The Bio Base NWE network, representing leading bio-based economy experts, advises
entrepreneurs from across North West Europe on how to develop new ideas into marketable
products, from the first feasibility study or market analysis up to funding and investment scenarios.
Significant capital costs for scientific and technical equipment can act as a barrier to innovative
SMEs. Bio Base NWE provides financial support to SMEs to perform proof-of-concept studies and/or
to demonstrate innovative bio-based technologies at the world-leading Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
(based in Belgium). This also brings together SMEs and scientists from different countries to
collaborate and learn from each other.
The project has so far supported over 500 companies, directly creating 38 jobs and facilitating the
development of 5 new products to the market. It has also leveraged an additional €34m of investment
to date.
www.biobasenwe.org
2 Seas Trade 2ST – 2 Seas Programme
€748,211
€456,668.50
01/04/2010-31/12/2013
Lead Partner; Kent County Council, Locate in Kent Business Support, Kent CIC, Thames Gateway
(Kent) Chamber of Commerce, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce,
Following the recession 2ST has enabled SMEs to take the initial steps to trading and doing business
on a cross border basis as a way to help them grow.
Sectors targeted were: Business & Professional Services; Environmental Technology; Creative
Industries; Logistics; Sustainable Construction and Food & Drink.
The approach involved: support for 1000s SMEs, establishing a long term cross border trade network;
initiating a series of trade support actions and capitalization strategy to encourage investment in the
2ST area as a single business destination.
2ST SMEs looked beyond their national boundaries, undertook cross border trade activities and
developed international business collaborations. 2ST made a direct contribution to the development
of the economy in the 2 Seas area. Just one example, is ROW cider from Kent, who attended trade
fairs in Ghent and Kortrijk and now sell to a brewery in Belgium.
www.2seastrade.eu
RECREATE France Channel England Programme
€3.4
€1.3m
01/09/2011- 30/06/2015
Medway Council, Eastleigh Borough Council, Kent County Council, Bournemouth Borough Council,
University for the Creative Arts, Brighton and Hove City Council, Ipswich Borough Council, CSV
MEDIA, Eastern Eastern Enterprise Hub, Wired Sussex
RECREATE has supported economic regeneration, development and job creation through the
creative enterprises. It has funded the refurbishment of vacant commercial and cultural premises.
These buildings were transformed into studios, workspaces and exhibition and showcasing spaces.
The funding provided working space for communities of creative industry businesses and graduates,
including artists, designer-makers and digital media. It has supported both established and start-up
businesses in training and business growth.
The project has realised the potential for Creative Industries to deliver economic regeneration and to
boost town centre employment. Over 210 businesses were involved.
www.recreateproject.eu
ANNEX C: ETC GOVERNANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE
There are three levels of governance:

Programme Monitoring Committees – each ETC programme has a Monitoring
Committee comprising all participating member states. Spaces are limited,
normally 3-5 per delegation, although one programme (Channel) offers more.
It should be pointed out that places on the delegation carry specific
responsibilities (in terms of preparatory work, avoidance of conflict of interest,
and time and budget to attend meetings outside of the UK).

UK Sub Committees – there are three types of ETC programmes: crossborder, transnational and interregional. We envisage setting up a UK subcommittee for each of the three types. The role of the sub-committee will be
to oversee UK participation in the programme and agree a negotiating
position for Programme Monitoring Committees. This is likely to require 4-6
one-day meetings per year in the UK, with approximately one day’s
preparation time for each meeting.

Wider UK ETC engagement forum – this would provide a forum for
considering higher-level issues on ETC, for example whether ETC
programmes are funding the right projects and communication and
engagement activity. This would probably involve a meeting once a year and
a degree of virtual discussion.
It is important that these reflect a range of experience and perspective, and we would
welcome participation. If you think you might be interested please let Debbie Brown
or Charles Shackleford in DCLG know by the end of September.