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When Disasters Strike Overseas 'Local Food is Miles Better' 'Make History' on Heritage open days 'Raising the bar; narrowing the gap" Education standards highlighted at Newmarket event 'Royal Tour' takes the road to the East of England 'Setting the ambition for the East of England' - Newmarket hosts local area agreement event 15 locations shortlisted for next stage of eco towns programme 165,000 smokers in the East of England quit on No Smoking Day 2007 18 Authorities In Our Region Receive Beacon Council Awards 2006 Pre-Budget Report 2006 Pre-Budget Report A Greener Future for The Broads A Place for Culture and Sport in New LAAs Act on CO2 carbon calculator launched An Invite to tender for a short term contract providing a quality assessment of Strategic Housing Market Assessments (SHMA) in the East of England. Apples and Pears Appointments to the East of England Industrial Development Board Aspire 2 perform launched to help local strategic partnerships in the East of England Assisted Areas Map Consultation – Stage Two Avian Influenza Outbreak in Norfolk Barbara Follett MP meets Lowestoft Business Leaders Better Backs for the East of England Bidders shortlisted in £200m transport scheme for new housing Blears hands more power to East of England residents Boundary Committee advice sought on unitary bids Briefing note on local government National Indicator 7 ‘An environment for a thriving third sector’ published Broads Authority To Get Share Of £3.1 Million Extra Funding Budget 2008: Sustainable growth and prosperity Business Support Simplification Programme consultation Call for nominations Tackling Drugs Changing Lives awards launched in the East of England Cambridge conference highlights dangers of alcohol misuse Cambridge is home to major new Fire Control Centre Carbon emissions and climate change Cash boost for Peterborough Casinos for Great Yarmouth, Milton Keynes and Luton Celebrate British Food Fortnight 22nd September to 7th October 2007 Central Park, Peterborough, voted pick of the poll in the East of England CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY: PLANS FOR GYPSY AND TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND Changes to GO-East Structure Changes to working neighbourhood funding announced Charity begins at home - new action to get homeless into work Chief Medical Officer launches Annual Report - East Climate change and our region Collaborative research and development grants announced for region's organisations Come on down to "safer Goldington" Communities and Local Government is publishing a new consultation on the technical formula for calculating the formula grant for local authorities Compact Plus Consultation Confront and change anti-social behaviour Consultation on Freedom of Information and Data Protection Fees Regulations Consultation on new European Regional Development Fund programme for the East of England 2007-2013 launched Could Your Organisation Host A Farmers Market? Councils in the East stepping up to the challenge of reducing carbon footprint Creative Careers’ Fair Pulls In Crowds Of 700 Current scams relating to the Government Office for the East of England Defra consultation on Rural Development Programme Defra pledges flood resilience funding Delivering green, affordable homes more quickly - Government response to Callcutt Review Department for Business Enterprise Regulatory Reform (BERR) seeks candidates for EEDA board Design Competition showcases the £60,000 house and offers a future for Affordable Housing DfES Permanent Secretary visits East of England Draft Strategy for Consultation – giving local people a greater say on how public money is spent Dramatic crime reductions in the East of England DTI launches consultation for the Assisted Area Review East of England children and young people advise the advisers at Newmarket event East of England Efficiency Gains East of England launches Regional Homelessness Action Plan East of England meeting seeks views on Parliamentary programme East of England Museum’s benefit from new funding! East Of England Plays Host To Prestigious Technology Event East of England remains one of the safest regions in the country East of England Rural Forum Welcomes Affordable Rural Housing Report East of England Rural Forum welcomes State of the Countryside Report East of England selects healthy lifestyles as top priority East Of England Set To Benefit From Boost To Turn Scientific Research Into Reality East of England Sustainable Development Round Table East of England to benefit from budget boost says Regional Minister East of England Winner of BBC Radio Food and Farming Award East's diverse coastline set to benefit from regional coastal initiative Eastern Region Fire Services appoint new Regional Procurement Manager Eastern region set for 2012 windfall EEDA chief executive to step down Enterprising Britain 2007 – competition to reward entrepreneurial spirit Environment Minister visits North Norfolk Environment Minister Visits Yarmouth Epidemiology report into Avian Influenza outbreak published Essex and Hertfordshire county councils recognised in local government awards Essex youngster to become the East of England's Climate Change Champion Facing the housing challenge - action today, innovation for tomorrow Fenland Project wins national award Final approval given for London Gateway Port Final Report of the Government Office Review now available First Council of Regional Ministers meets in London First time buyers to benefit from new affordable homes Five East of England local authorities nominated for Beacon Awards Food and Farming Focus Funding announced for higher education Further consultation on the East of England Plan Further £300m for local business growth Further £7.5m allocated to tackle congestion GCSE Results for East of England show improvements Global Technology Giants Seeking Uk Partners For Cambridge Event Go East External Board Associates GO-East announces new External Board Associate appointment GO-East Postcode Changing GO-East scoops prestigious travel award GO-East supports new climate change champion’s competition! GO-East welcomes Barbara Follett MP to the region Gordon Brown delivers video message to business, education and community leaders at East of England regional debate on the 'talent challenge' Government announces £15.2m for local authorities in the East of England Government Invests to Improve Local Transport In The East Of England Government promotes Respect in the East of England Government publishes Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09 Government publishes Proposed Changes to Draft East of England Plan Government Response to the Barker Review Government Review Empowers Regions and Localities To Spread Economic Opportunity To All Government sets out Gateway Plans Government Sets Vision For Carbon Neutral Development Government steps up efforts to keep children safe Government To Invest In Community Fire Safety For The East Of England Green Apple Awards for Kitchen Garden Project Green light for five flagship Unitary Councils Groups in the East of England have their say on the Government's legislative plans Gym'll fix it for young offenders H5N1 Avian Influenza in poultry, Upper Holton, Suffolk Handing Assets to Communities Hazel Blears publishes Empowerment Action Plan Healey invites Bedfordshire restructuring proposals Healey urges councils to spend tax as efficiently as they collect it Healthy Futures - The First Regional Health Strategy for the East of England launched on 23 May Healthy Start rolls out across East of England Helping to create more prosperous places Highest number of new schools opening for thirty years Home Energy Improvements; ‘Microgeneration’ devices and the Planning System Home Office Minister visits Cambridge to celebrate successful neighbourhood policing Home Secretary steps up crackdown on persistent offenders Hoon announces up to £60m to cut congestion on A12 HOUSING AND JOBS BOOST FOR EAST OF ENGLAND Housing Green Paper Launched Housing Initiatives Prompt Ministerial Visit Huntingdon Farmers’ Market Wins Regional Title Independent panel to consider gypsy and traveller sites in East of England Information about flu vaccinations Information about the recent Avian Influenza outbreak in our region Inspire East workshop Ipswich celebrates after scooping Clean Britain Award John Healey unveils overhaul of efficiency and improvement support for councils Joint Inspectorate Consultation invites views on the Comprehensive Area Assessment Just Ask Kelly sets out action plan to isolate and defeat extremists Killer roads: Government campaign highlights hidden dangers of speeding on East Anglia’s rural roads. King’s Lynn set to pilot a new “community contract” Last chance to comment on proposals for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation in the East of England Latest News on Avian Influenza case in Norfolk Launch of Decent Homes reports Leading East of England partners meet for first Regional Economic Forum Living East is recruiting additional board members. Living with Climate Change Local Area Agreements rolled out to all local areas in England by 2007 Local authorities encouraged to take the plunge on free swimming Local Democracy needs you Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) Local Enterprise Growth Initiative - £8.7 Million Pound Boost For Great Yarmouth Local Government in driving seat for decision making and delivery Local Government reorganisation Local Government Restructuring: Announcement on Unitary Bids Local Government White Paper implementation plan Local schools building sustainable links to European partners Lord Coe Visits the East of England Lord Rooker and Prince Edward visited the Suffolk Show Love food hate waste Low Carbon Development in the East of England: a guide for planners and councillors is published. Luton drugs unit nominated for national award Luton social enterprises selected to compete for £500,000 prize fund Major progress on temporary accommodation target and homelessness prevention in the East of England MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR REGION Marshall Aerospace has won the lead role in a £1.52 billion contract to maintain the RAF's Hercules aircraft fleet for 24 years. Miliband publishes strategy to cut waste Minister for the East launches first water partnership in the Country Minister for the East of England pledges support for £37 billion package to banking industry Minister for the East of England visits Peterborough prison Minister opens world class manufacturing training centre in Peterborough Minister praises partners for agreeing regions’s priorities Minister Rewards Local Authorities For Business Growth With Over £8 Million Minister set to highlight cultural heart of the East More councils to offer homes and jobs advice in Essex and Suffolk More opportunities for East of England residents to make their voices heard More power to local communities unveiled More rail stations in the East of England to be made accessible More Specialist Schools for the East of England More than £14 million pounds to help Councils unlock their housing market in the East of England More Young People Achieve Key Qualification Level Motorists in the East of England urged to 'act on CO2' Moving Towards The Future Of Rural Funding - Public Consultation Ends In Two Weeks Multi-Million Pound Infrastructure Package To Help Growing Communities In The East Of England Thrive Nasser Hussain congratulates East of England drug worker of the year New advice on managing flood risk New appointment to East of England Development Agency board New appointments bring fresh experience to the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) New Campaign to Help Combat Colds and Flu New Chair of East of England Rural Forum New chief executive to lead region's economic development New Climate Change Communications Projects in the East of England New EEDA Board Positions New figures show how commuting boosts the regional economy New funding for authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites New funding for East's community infrastructure New Growth Points Announced New leads on climate change in the East of England New life for local lines in Norfolk and Suffolk New look Business Link service New Members Needed For National Park Authorities And The Broads Authority New Mountain Biking venue in Essex confirmed for the London 2012 Games New Special Educational Needs schools announced New standards for carbon offsetting News from Essex Fire Service Nominate an outstanding volunteer Norfolk alcohol crime reduction initiative wins crime fighting award for the East Norfolk to share in extra £8m investment in rural road safety Norwich's success in tackling crime praised by Home Office Minister Numbers becoming homeless fall in the East Official Opening of the Chilterns Gateway Centre On Your Bike One million pound bus boost for Harlow Open Farm Sunday 10 June 2007 Open Up a World of Export on the Internet - Free seminars outline the importance of e-business Over 4000 jobs created by East of England Development Agency in the past 12 months Over £1m of Benefits for the Fens Over £300 million to encourage business growth Partners discuss new priorities for the East of England Peterborough and Southend-on-Sea offered additional funding to tackle youth crime Pioneering agency to drive forward housing and regeneration Plans for A421 safety scheme in Bedfordshire Plans for ‘Year of Food and Farming’ in schools Points system goes live in the East of England Powers to create parish councils confirmed Prime Minister announces East of England Youth Climate Change Champion Prince of Wales launches new Cambridge-based training scheme to inspire teachers Priority Offending Programme cuts crime success for Colchester Public consultation on road and rail strategy for possible two-runway Stansted Putting the Third Sector at the Heart of Society Radical programme to strengthen local democracy Raising rural skills in the East of England RAPID rescuer reunited with earthquake survivor Rayne Wins Essex Village of the Year and Defra Building Community Life Award Real help now to support homeowners in the East of England through difficult times Reduction in Teen Pregnancies for the East Region Receives Major Cash Boost To Bolster Learning Regional Compact Action Plan Launch Regional Millennium Volunteer of the Year Awards Regional Minister launches Economic Strategy Regional Resilience tested by tidal surge threat Regional Seminars; Planning for Tourism REGIONAL SPORTING VENUES MAKE THE GRADE FOR PRE-TRAINING PARALYMPIC ATHLETES Regional Success in Birthday 2005 Honours List Regional Success in New Year 2007 Honours List Region’s top firms outperform FTSE-100 Renewables East wins Regional Renewable Energy Award Research - Housing Needs of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Population - Short Term Contract Tender Review of UK Assisted Areas Rosie Winterton confirms £490m for local transport in the East of England Rosie Winterton, Transport Minister announces £21m relief for Stowmarket Round 2 Local Area Agreements Signed Route for Link Road Announced Running the Gauntlet Rural areas fighting back Rural Challenges, Local Solutions Ruth Kelly visits Rainham Marshes Schools urged to ‘go green’ Screen East launches £2.25 million Content Investment Fund at the Cannes Film Festival. Search Is On For The East Of England's First Young Climate Change Champion Seaside resorts in the East of England benefit from new wave of Sea Change funding Secretary of State visit to Cambridge Shared priorities agreed for the Government Office Network. Single Border Force to protect the East of England Sir Don Curry visits Norwich Sixty UK organisations - including 40 from the East of England - showcased to global technology elite at Technologyworld 06 Smoke Free public places to become law in England Southend Children’s Centre Visit Spotlight on Education in the East of England - Fulfilling potential in 14-16 education Spotlight on skills in Hertfordshire as Minister addresses partners about Pre Budget Report Spotlight on skills in Luton Stations improve their accessibility. Stevenage based company wins UKTI Business Award Still time to comment on plans for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation in the East of England Strengthening Local Efforts to Tackle Economic Challenges Stronger voice for Young Advisor scheme at Luton's Marsh Farm Students pick up in the park for their community Suffolk County Council awarded £102 million towards their local waste management project Support for businesses and employees in Essex spotlighted by Minister for the East of England Support for Special Educational Needs Sustainable development in the East of England Sustainable Procurement Action Plan Sustainable School Food Success for East Anglia Food Link Tackling domestic violence over Christmas and the New Year Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards - Suffolk drugs and alcohol action team go to National finals in London Tackling drugs with art- Essex drugs worker is nominated for national award Taking faith forward across the region The 2007 Tilley Awards The Carbon Challenge The Food Network - A Real Choice for food consumers The Future of Rural Funding in the East of England The GO Network Website Survey 2007 - Have Your Say - Thank-you The GO Review The Government Office Network – Personal Information Charter The Local Government White Paper – One Year On The Nation’s Favourite Farmers’ Market The power to change lives: Government publishes new skills ambitions The Prime Minister has created a new Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) under Ruth Kelly's leadership Think! Switch off before you drive off Third Buncefield Progress Report: HSE Statement Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation lifespan extended Top Appointments bring Fresh Experience to the Board of the East of England Development Agency Top Water Awards for Regional Businesses Tourism and Land Use Planning regional seminar Town Centre Specialists To Drive Forward Economic Renaissance In Lowestoft And Colchester Towns and Cities in the East of England say 'Yes' to Sustainable Housing Traffic signs in Britain - Biggest review in 40 years launched Train to gain with Skills for Life Transport Investment in the East of England Transport Minister Rosie Winterton visits Norfolk and Norwich Two "zero waste places" named in the East of England UK Honours UK Trade & Investment Services are an Education in Export United Nations World Environment Day, Monday, June 5th. Want to know where the food on your plate comes from? Just Ask Watford regeneration project under the spotlight What does the pre-budget report 2008 mean for the East of England? White Paper delivers power shift to local people White Paper delivers power shift to local people - Blears Work gets underway on guided busway Workshop aims to improve residential areas Year of Food and Farming National Launch 12 September 2007 Young Climate Change Champions visit Switzerland Youngsters enjoy Spring Fling Your chance to vote for your favourite local place! £10 million business support package to ensure continuing success of regional economy £13,574,255 Grassroots Grants scheme opens its door to small voluntary and community groups in the East of England £144m for East of England local authorities with plans for housing growth £160,000 grant announced to provide cycle training for over 4,000 children in the East of England £25m to Kick-start better buses £29m council cash boost in the East of England for local business growth £3.9 Billion for the English Countryside £4m to help LAs fight climate change £6 million available in the East of England to support employment and skills for the Olympics! £8.9 million kick starts enterprise in Norwich £85 million high quality busway scheme in Luton moves step further £9.5 million boost for East of England's Education Business ‘Region is living beyond its means’ warns Sustainability East PUBLICATION OF REPORT ON GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITES IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND £400 million deal agreed to provide affordable housing will help people in the East of England Our Region Programmes, Initiatives and Funding Regional Funding Allocation Regional Ministers Biography Environment Growth Image Library Media Centre Regional Economic Forum Skills The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Visits Regional Strategies Current Consultations First Tier Strategies Other Key Regional Strategies The Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service In The Community Who We Work With People and Sustainable Communities Community Cohesion Community Empowerment Taking Faith Forward Housing Helping Communities Disabled Facilities Grants East of England Regional Homelessness Action Plan Homelessness / Supporting People Private Sector Renewal Refugee and Asylum Housing Management Decent Homes Empty Homes Fit For Purpose