Scarborough Bags European Award

Scarborough Renaissance Partnership, the sole UK entry at the European Enterprise Awards, walked away with the top prize on Wednesday 13 May.

More than 350 national, regional and local authorities, including towns, cities and regions, as well as public-private partnerships, competed in the 2008/2009 awards, but only 13 made the shortlist for the awards ceremony in Prague.

Launched three years ago, the European Enterprise Awards recognise those places of enterprise excellence across Europe that have helped to transform the social and economic fortunes of their area and are the best at improving economic prospects and encouraging enterprise in their countries.

"Winning this award is an absolutely amazing achievement for the town," said David Archer, Scarborough Borough Council's Strategic Director.

"I would like to thank all our partners who have been involved in the renaissance of Scarborough. It is that real sense of community partnership working that has been vital to our success."

Nick Taylor, Urban Renaissance Manager added: "Scarborough has earned its place on the European map and we are now looking forward to capitalising on this prestigious accolade."
Luc Van den Brande, President of the Committee of the Regions added: "These awards are important because they highlight the importance of local and regional authorities in encouraging entrepreneurship throughout the European Union.

"Through their local and regional policies, public authorities can help create the right conditions for entrepreneurship to flourish. I welcome the opportunity that these awards bring to acknowledge the key role that regions and cities play in creating jobs and developing growth."

The Scarborough Renaissance Partnership is formed of Scarborough Borough Council, local stakeholders, businesses, representatives from the local community and Yorkshire Forward.

For more information about the Scarborough Renaissance Partnership click here. 

Last Updated: 20-05-2009 10:28:50 By Charlotte Jacques