How we work
The South West UK Brussels Office serves an inclusive partnership in the SW and is working with and for the interests of its members.
Our overall activities are defined in a three-year business plan and are based around three major areas of work:
- Policy - Following policy developments on the EU level which are of significance to the South West;
- Programmes - Providing information and support to partners on funding programmes, with the aim to develop potential projects in the Region;
- Profile - Raising the profile of the South West in Brussels and the rest of Europe.
We continue to build on existing contacts within the EU institutions, European organisations and networks, and other regional offices.
Work Programme
We analyse aspects of the Commission’s annual work programme of interest to the South West and carry out a consultation with all partners to ensure our activities fully reflect the priorities of the Region. These objectives are outlined in our annual Work Programme and agreed by our Management Board.
Annual Report
At the end of each year, the Management Board is presented with our annual report. The South West UK Brussels Office also compiles a series of annual highlights which is distributed amongst key contacts in Brussels and the South West. The 2007/08 Annual Report and Annual Highlights can be downloaded here: Annual Report; Annual Highlights
Working with the Region
We work closely with all partners and within existing specialised regional and sub regional networks, including the High Level South West Cohesion Steering Group. We feed the European dimension into South West consultations and strategies, as well as coordinating regional responses to national and European consultations. We provide advanced intelligence and tailor made briefings on the latest developments in the European policies and programmes.
