The Government has announced that all Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), including SEEDA, will close by 31 March 2012.
Responsibility for economic development and regeneration in England is being passed onto successor bodies, including Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and central Government departments
Our objective is to ensure a professional and cost effective closure by this date. We have pledged to work closely with our partners, contractors and stakeholders to ensure that the past and future economic benefits of key programmes and assets continue to deliver the greatest economic value for the South East and value for money for the taxpayer.
Please click here for more details about our closure plan, transition arrangements and successor organisations.
What we do: FAQs
How can I get funding?
For information about how you can get funding for your business contact National Business Link: www.businesslink.gov.uk
What support is available for rural businesses?
Government and EU- funded support for the vital rural economy may be overlooked by some potential eligible businesses who assume the term 'Rural business' applies only to agricultural and forestry concerns.
Please see the Rural Development Programme for England funding pages.
What was SEEDA’s role in physical development?
SEEDA focused investment on projects that will help businesses in the six key sectors. We invested to create infrastructure and physical development that supported globally competitive and high growth business, within a low carbon framework, which is crucial to the prosperity of the South East. To see examples of the projects across the region go to the SEEDA in Action section of the site.
Where can I find facts and figures about the South East?
Facts and figures about various parts of SEEDA’s work can be found in the About the South East pages.
For financial information you may find our Annual Reports useful. Numerous other publications can be found in this section, including business surveys, the Regional Economic Strategy and information on various SEEDA projects.
Where can I find information about the South East economy?
Please view the About the South East pages and our Research and Economy reports and publications.
What was SEEDA’s strategy for making the region greener?
The key focus for us was on changing the economy from high- to low-carbon usage to help the South East become more prosperous and improve the quality of life. Click here for more information on what SEEDA was doing to achieve a Green Economy.
I am a business from outside the UK; who should I talk to about the South East?
Please contact the UKTI Investment Services Team on +44 (0) 845 539 0419, email enquiries@ukti-invest.com or go to www.ukti.gov.uk/invest
I am interested in locating my business in, or expanding business operations to, the South East; who should I talk to?
United Kingdom Trade & Investment (UKTI), offers practical help to relocate and leverage trade opportunities. Call +44 (0)1483 484 200 or visit their website to find out more information.
