A full day programme has been devised to cover all points of interest. Morning sessions will concentrate on the major changes in the new ERDF and ESF programmes. Afternoon sessions cover the practical administration of the new programmes.These events will take place at venues throughout Scotland.

Details on the dates and venues of the publicity events and how to register can be found in the Events sections of this website.

The Scottish Executive has submitted the Scottish 2007-13 Structural Funds Programmes to the European Commission as the start of formal negotiations. The documents for Lowlands and Uplands can be downloaded here:

• Lowlands & Uplands Scotland ERDF Programme

• Lowlands & Uplands Scotland ESF Programme

As part of the negotiations, the documents may be revised again before they are formally approved. Partners may also be interested in a paper setting out key Questions and Answers on the New Programmes.

The Executive is aiming for the Programmes to be formally launched in October, but there will be a series of publicity events and workshops for the Programmes across Scotland in June and July. Details of these events will be published soon