Author: Jessica Sellick

We produced a strategy for a Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) covering Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. The strategy includes a socio-economic analysis of the coastal areas, an overview of the community consultation that took place, a SWOT analysis, and some indicative programme activity. In July 2011, the FLAG was awarded £1,139,000 from the European Fisheries Fund.

The Day of the Region initiative in Dumfries and Galloway has been running since 2011. It is a community capacity building programme that brings together a range of groups and businesses on an annual basis. We undertook an evaluation of the initiative – looking at the process and impact of programme activities and measuring the difference it made to…

We produced a strategy for Leicestershire County Council and a Local Action Group to deliver LEADER. Approximately £1.5 million is available to provide grants to small businesses and communities in East Leicestershire between 2015 and 2020.  

We produced a evaluation of the Yorkshire Dales LEADER Programme. The report follows a logic path through the evidence – considering the research that was undertaken to produce the Local Development Strategy through to the outputs, outcomes and strategic added value delivered by the programme.

We produced a report for East Midlands Council to help Local Authorities improve their economic development practice and learn from each other. This study highlights how the recession and economic downturn placed financial pressure on Councils, and led communities and businesses to place increasing demands on services. At the same time, it draws attention to the…

We prepared a strategy for the Local Action Group in Northern Lincolnshire. The strategy provides an overview of the LAG area and its distinctiveness as well as some priorities for local action. The programme is open for applications until 2020 and has £2.1 million available for projects that will create jobs and economic growth.

We produced a report on the global significance of Lincoln Cathedral as a visitor attraction. This flagship report, produced during Ivan and Jessica’s time at Globe Regeneration, analysed quantitative and qualitative data to understand the  economic, community and cultural significance of this iconic building.