GENERAL INFORMATION

The East of England comprises the six counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, and contains the four unitary authorities of Peterborough, Luton, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. The region is made up of 17 significant towns and cities, and hundreds of market towns of between 2,000 and 20,000 people.

The East of England is unique among the English regions in that ithas no major centre of population and no urban engine to drive economic and social policy.

USEFUL LINKS

Business In The Community East of England Information:

Useful information on all areas of responsible business practice including news, events, case studies and signposting.

East of England Development Agency (EEDA) Website:

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind sustainable economic growth and regeneration in the East of England. Their task is to improve the region's economic performance and ensure the East of England remains one of the UK's top performing regions.

Business Link East of England website:

Information for small and medium sized businesses on all aspects of business.

Groundwork East of England :

Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people’s lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play.

National Federation of Enterprise Agencies East of England:

NFEA is a network of independent, not for profit, Local Enterprise Agencies and similar organisations committed to responding to the needs of small and growing businesses by providing a range of appropriate quality services. In particular, but not exclusively, our members target pre-start, start-up and micro businesses and assist in building their ability to survive, sustain themselves and grow.

CASE STUDIES

Click here to go to the businesses on board section and choose East of England as your region.