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As part of its response to the economic downturn, the European Commission has embarked on a “Simplification” initiative designed to ease perceived bottlenecks in programme infrastructure which were impeding effective implementation.
Scottish Government Simplification Paper
Published: 01/06/2010 16:53:43
Scottish Government has advised that Eurosys will have to be taken off line from 11am today until 12.30. We apologise for the short notice however this is for an important upgrade that will allow further changes to match funding packages.
Eurosys Downtime
Published: 19/05/2010 10:55:48
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In anticipation of the forthcoming challenge round, and following the success of last year's round of Project Surgeries, HIPP will again be providing the opportunity for one-to-one consultations on project ideas and potential applications.
Project Surgeries
Published: 04/05/2010 15:44:06
The Scottish Government is introducing some changes to the €urosys system for Progress Report and Claim forms in respect of the Participant Data section for ESF projects. These take effect from the 29th March.
Amendments to the PRC - for ESF applicants
Published: 30/03/2010 13:48:01
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A reminder of the proposed timetable for Round 5:
Proposed Timetable for Round 5
Published: 15/03/2010 12:32:38
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Technical issues affecting Eurosys this morning have been resolved and the system is now available at
Technical issues affecting Eurosys this morning have been resolved
Published: 19/01/2010 14:23:54
Unfortunately, due to technical issues Eurosys is currently unavailable. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and we will circulate a further update as soon as the problem is resolved.
Technical Issues affecting Eurosys
Published: 19/01/2010 09:31:54
First Minister Alex Salmond has announced the ERDF and ESF approvals for Round 4 of the Highlands and Islands 2007-2013 ERDF and ESF Programmes today. The full announcement is available on the Scottish Government website:
Round 4 Approvals
Published: 11/01/2010 12:54:25
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Support for incorporating new and innovative technologies into social housing developments with the aim of increasing efficiency during operation / use of the buildings.
Energy Efficiency in Social Housing – Interim Guidance for Local Authorities, Housing Associations & Other Applicants
Published: 24/09/2009 14:07:12
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The Scottish Government has issued Version 5 of the Notes for Applicants. These provide guidance on the registration process, the two stage application process and how to submit progress report and claim forms. These should be read in conjunction with the user notes for the Eurosys application system.
New Notes for Applicants Issued
Published: 17/08/2009 09:31:13
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A copy of the rationale and guidance for fast-tracking projects is now available under the Downloads section (application pack).
Fast Track Procedures
Published: 01/06/2009 14:55:10
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The timetable for Round 4 has been agreed as follows:
Round 4 Timetable
Published: 11/05/2009 14:36:57
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First Minister Alex Salmond announced the ERDF approvals on Monday 23rd March at the Convention for the Highlands and Islands, on Arran. A total of 16 projects and 2 CPP Plans were approved (one each for Orkney and Shetland Isles).
Round 3 Approvals
Published: 25/03/2009 10:49:53
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Publicity Guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government today and is available under the Downloads section under "Additional Guidance".
Publicity Guidance
Published: 26/09/2008 13:06:12
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The Monitoring Committee has agreed, in respect of investments in communication infrastructure projects, that the following will apply:
Communications Infrastructure Projects
Published: 05/08/2008 09:50:17
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The Scottish Government has provided an updated version of the "Notes for Applicants", particularly aligning guidance to the new Eurosys System and this is available on the HIPP website under the Downloads (under Application Process). This should be utilised in tandem with the User Flowcharts previously issued and available in the Downloads Section under Application Pack.
Eurosys System - Updated Notes for Applicants
Published: 19/05/2008 14:29:45
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