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Cities and regions
ERDF achievements in England
ERDF has helped a wide variety of projects - from large scale public works to small local initiatives. All are designed to benefit the regional or local economy.
ERDF-aided projects have, for example:
- encouraged industrial development and provided workplaces by reclaiming land, refurbishing buildings and providing services to open up sites
- improved public transport access as well as road, rail and inland waterway networks, to support business and tourism
- encouraged the setting up and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- encouraged tourism by improving or developing attractions and providing facilities for tourists themselves
- improved the local environment to make areas more attractive to business and visitors; and
- supported local communities in developing economic strategies
To date, key achievements through ERDF assistance in England include:
- over 86,000 jobs created or safeguarded
- over 70,000 SMEs assisted
- over 1,000 hectares of brownfield land reclaimed
- over 340,000 square metres of workspace constructed or improved
Notable projects which have benefited from ERDF investment include:
- The Eden Project in Cornwall, a recipient of £12.8 million of ERDF
- King's Dock redevelopment in Liverpool: £48 million ERDF assistance
- East Midlands Media Investment Fund: awarded a £6 million ERDF grant to support film and digital media projects in the East Midlands (recent film successes include Control and This Is England)
