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Strategic Investment Frameworks

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From 01 July 2011, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programmes in the South West will be directly managed by Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Further information is available on our funding pages


In the Competitiveness programme area, three Strategic Investment Frameworks (SIFs) have been developed covering Bristol, Torbay and Plymouth. These frameworks have been developed via a partnership approach, and aim to unlock the cities’ economic potential.  Individual schemes will be brought forward to deliver SIF aims.

Information and key documents relating to the Strategic Investment Framework for each area are available as follows:

Expressions of Interest

Details of current calls for Expressions of Interest to deliver activities within the Strategic Investment Frameworks are available.

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