Advice and guidance
There are a number of sources of advice and guidance available within Convergence.
Communications guidance
There is an increased emphasis on communications in the European Commission's regulations for 2007 to 2013. Please find below three guidance notes for communication activity in the Convergence Programmes.
Convergence communication guidance
Convergence brand guidelines and logo usage
European Commission communication regulations
Communications and media relations advice is available from:
Clare Morgan
Media Relations Manager
The Convergence Partnership Office for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Mob: 07973 813647
Tel: 01872 223439
Email: cmorgan@cornwall.gov.uk
Address: Castle House, Pydar Street, Truro, TR1 2UD
The cross cutting themes - environmental sustainability and equality and diversity
Equality and Diversity advice and guidance is available from:
Lisa Sandercock
Cross Cutting Themes Adviser (Diversity)
European Programmes Team
South West of England Regional Development Agency
Tel: 01872 243778
Mob: 07500 330445
Fax: 01872 243799
Email: lisa.sandercock@southwestrda.org.uk
Address: Castle House, Pydar Street, Truro, TR1 2UJ
During development of the Operational Programme an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) was carried out to assess potential equality impacts across the overall Programme.
Individual investments are also required to carry out a Screening Stage Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) specific to their proposed activity, prior to approval, to show how they will positively promote equality and ensure the widest possible access to these opportunities. All the relevant documents are available below:
Convergence Programme Equality Impact Assessment Screening
EU Programme Equality indicators
Environmental and Social Guidance for Sustainable Construction
Equal opportunities advice and guidance note
Equality Impact Assessment Guidance Notes
Screening Stage Equality Impact Assessment Form
Full Equality Impact Assessment Form
Details of the Learning and Skills Council's Sustainable Development and Evaluation events, February 2009, can be found here.
Environmental Sustainability advice and guidance is available from:
Alex Huke
Cross Cutting Themes Manager - Environment
European Programmes Team
South West of England Regional Development Agency
Mob: 07725 826422
Email: alex.huke@southwestrda.org.uk
Philip Charlesworth
SW ESF Programme Publicity and Cross Cutting Theme Co-ordinator
Government Office for the South West
Tel: 01752 635000
Email: philip.charlesworth@gosw.gsi.gov.uk
The following guidance on environmental sustainability in the Convergence Programme is available:
- Integrating Environmental Sustainability into EU Programmes and Projects June 2009. General guidance for all projects and investments. www.convergencecornwall.com/downloads/publications/89.pdf
- Environmental Sustainability Process Flow Diagram June 2009. An overview of the process for integrating Environmental Sustainability into Convergence investments. www.convergencecornwall.com/downloads/publications/97.pdf
- Environmental Sustainability Reporting Form June 2009. This form is suitable for capital and revenue projects and can be used when developing applications and business plans for the Convergence Programme. www.convergencecornwall.com/downloads/publications/92.xls
- Environmental Sustainability Toolkit June 2009. The toolkit can be used to help identify environmental opportunities and threats. It is to be used as a guide only. www.convergencecornwall.com/downloads/publications/93.xls
- Strategic Investment Framework Delivery Plan Environmental Sustainability Guidance June 2009. Brief guidance detailing what is required from a SIF delivery plan. www.convergencecornwall.com/downloads/publications/94.pdf
- General Capital Build Requirements and Standards June 2009. Basic guidance on environmental requirements for capital build investments. www.convergencecornwall.com/downloads/publications/91.pdf
Business support
Business Link for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon and Somerset
Tel: 0845 600 9966
Website: www.businesslinksw.co.uk
Address: 5 Research Way, Tamar Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8BT


