This page refers to the Regional Economic Strategy (RES) published in 2004. An update of the Regional Economic Strategy was published in 2008 and this is available from the website Inventing our future: Collective action for a sustainable economy
Information on the development of the RES published in 2008 is available on this page.
===In November 2004 EEDA coordinated the review of the Regional Economic Strategy (RES) for the East of England. This page provides information about the review process.===
Latest update
A shared vision: the regional economic strategy for the East of England is now available. The consultation report on the draft regional economic strategy 'Progressing a shared vision - the draft regional economic strategy' for the East of England is at: Summary report of the consultation responses to the progressing a shared vision draft regional economic strategy.
Background
The first Regional Economic Strategy for the East of England was produced in 1999. The initial revision of the strategy was completed in 2001 when, 'East of England 2010: Prosperity and opportunity for all' was produced. A second revision of the strategy has now been completed, and the new strategy was published in December 2004.
EEDA, with the support of the East of England Regional Assembly, adopted a 'scenario planning' approach to help inform the development of a revised strategy. Further details of this work can be found in the 'downloads' section below.
EEDA produced a draft of the revised strategy at the beginning of May, Progressing a Shared Vision - the Draft Regional Economic Strategy for the East of England. Responses to this document were invited in the three month consultation period, running through May, June and July. A report on this second written consultation is available here.
We received over 170 written responses to the consultation document. A list of the organisations that responded can be viewed here.
The results from the second written consultation informed the production of the final version of the revised strategy. The new strategy is now available. EEDA has also published supporting documentation on the implications of the regional economic strategy for the region's rural areas and growth areas and for businesses and employers and for the voluntary and community sector.
Sustainability Appraisal and Rural Proofing
One of the key objectives for the review of the regional economic strategy is to set a framework for the delivery of more sustainable economic development that meets the needs and aspirations of both urban and rural communities.
To ensure that the appraisal reflects a third party view and to support the work of the appointed consultant and the review project team, a steering group was set up, including representatives from EERA, EEDA, Go-East and the Countryside Agency.
A final report is now available setting out the methodology and findings of the combined sustainability and rural proofing appraisal of the 'A Shared Vision - the draft regional economic development strategy for the East of England'. The appraisal provides a third party view and based on the independent work of the consultant appointed to carry out the work. Also available is an interim appraisal that was used as the basis for further policy development leading to the preparation of the full regional economic strategy.
More detail on sustainability appraisal. Interim Appraisal Report
Scenario Planning
The development of the strategy