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Europe Direct Cornwall LogoEurope impacts considerably on the work of Cornwall Council, through all departments and areas, and the Council has long recognised the importance of the EU for the County. Europe provides an opportunity for Cornwall to develop and the Council can help to achieve this.

Influencing EU policy and legislation

Promoting Cornwall in Europe and Europe in Cornwall

  • Europe Direct Cornwall - part of the official European Commission network of information relays, providing information and advice on all aspects of living, working and studying in the European Union
  • European Visits to Cornwall - details the visits and visitors Cornwall has hosted from other areas of the European Union
  • Promoting Cornwall to the World - details of visits Cornwall Council has made to various locations promoting Cornwall to the world
  • European Resources for Schools - A selection of European resources are available from Cornwall Council to schools, either for free or for loan

Maximising on the opportunities presented by Europe for project funding

  • Guide to European Funding 2007-2013  - This funding guide is a tool to help you to develop projects and provides an overview of the main European Funding streams, main objectives, where to apply and eligibility.
  • European Funding 2000 - 2006 - Further information on the various types of funding Cornwall benefited from during 2000-2006, including the Objective One programme.
  • Youth in Action Programme - The Youth in Action programme pays for a wide range of European-level activities including short group exchanges, local youth projects, training opportunities for young people and youth workers and fully funded voluntary service in other EU countries.
  • Go to Europe for Free - The Youth in Action programme pays for a wide range of European-level activities including short group exchanges, local youth projects, training opportunities for young people and youth workers and fully funded voluntary service in other EU countries.
  • European Projects - Examples of some of the innovative projects made possible through European funding in Cornwall.

Working in partnership to deliver services and projects

  • South West UK Brussels Office  - The South West UK Brussels Office gives partners a voice in Brussels. The office is supported by a core partnership comprising the South West of England Regional Development Agency and first tier local authorities in the South West of England and is an important information source for partners.
  • European Partnerships - Membership of European regional organisations means that Cornwall and Cornwall Council have a voice in Europe. They provide an opportunity to influence policy and seek partners to gain access to European funding.
  • Protocol of Co-operation - Cornwall and Finistere - details of the protocol of co-operation developed between Cornwall Council and the Conseil Général du Finistère in Brittany, France allowing the two regions to work more closely on topics of common interest.

General European Information

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