02 February 2011
Cllr Chris Holley (Swansea), WLGA Spokesperson on Europe and Regeneration, has met with delegates from across Europe to lobby for continued EU Funding to support some of Wales’ most deprived communities.
Representing Welsh local government at the Fifth Cohesion Forum in Brussels Cllr Holley (Swansea) said:
“It is essential that Welsh local government is represented in this Forum so that our concerns and key messages are heard. There is still much to play for in the discussions surrounding the future direction of EU Cohesion Policy, which has huge implications for the future allocation of EU funds post-2013. It is vital that Wales’ most deprived communities continue to receive adequate support from EU regional development, which is now more important than ever given the harsh economic realities facing local government. Over the next few months we will continue to represent the interests of Welsh local government on this important issue .”
For further information please contact: Natasha Weeks on 029 2046 8673 or natasha.weeks@wlga.gov.uk
Notes to Editors
Fifth Cohesion Forum
• The Fifth Cohesion Forum was a large-scale political event taking place in Brussels on 31 January – 1 February 2011. The Forum marked the closure of the public consultation on the policy proposals of the Fifth Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion. The WLGA Response may be found on the WLGA website - http://www.wlga.gov.uk/english/cohesion-and-regional-policy/
• Welsh local Government was represented by Cllr Chris Holley, Leader of the City & County of Swansea and WLGA Spokesperson on Europe and Regeneration.
• Further information on the Fifth Cohesion Forum may be found here - http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/conferences/5thcohesionforum/index_en.cfm
For more information contact: Lucy Sweet
