Sharing learning and practice to deliver better community outcomes through culture and sport
‘Working in partnership with ECOTEC Research and Consulting, the Beacon Authorities for Culture and Sport for Hard to Reach Groups...
A Study of Building Preservation Trusts in Scotland
Building Preservation Trusts (BPTs) are charitable organisations whose fundamental aim is the preservation and regeneration of historic buildings.
Sourcing Knowledge for Innovation: The International Dimension
Drawing knowledge from external sources in the UK, or internationally, has become increasingly important to small and medium-sized firms (SMEs).
Energy & Climate Change brochures produced
The Energy & Climate Change team at ECOTEC has produced two new brochures. The first brochure illustrate the range and diversity of the areas in which we operate – from economic/environmental appraisal, policy research...
ECORYS International Talent Programme
ECORYS is a “leading European company specialising in economic and social development with a high reputation and stature across the EU, its Member States and third countries”. It "acts as a truly European company, which strives for professional excellence". ECORYS wants "to be the employer of choice for high quality staff".
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Masterplanning Service for Rural Areas
ECOTEC is very pleased to announce the launch of our new Masterplanning Service for Rural Areas. Working with our partner, BlueFish Regeneration, we have designed a range of affordable tools to support place shaping and place making in market towns, rural centres, and villages.
Evaluation of the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal: Local Research Project
ECOTEC have played a key role in the final evaluation of the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal (NSNR), on behalf of Communities and Local Government (CLG).
Appraising how Local Authorities use Culture and Sport to Meet CAA Outcome Targets
ECOTEC recently prepared a report for IDeA and the National Culture and Sport CAA AppraisalImprovement Board exploring the impact of culture and sport within the new CAA (Comprehensive Area Assessment).
ECOTEC’s Involvement in the Essex Building Schools for the Future (BSF) Programme
ECOTEC has contributed to the success of Skanska RM’s appointment as preferred bidder for Essex’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, a government scheme supporting major capital investment in England’s secondary schools.
How the East of England economy compares
ECOTEC, in collaboration with Professor Robert Huggins, recently worked with EEDA on an international economic benchmarking study to develop greater understanding of the regional economy within a national and international context and to inform the implementation and delivery of EEDA's International Strategy.
ECOTEC's evaluation of Parentline launched
ECOTEC’s evaluation of an extended telephone helpline service for parents has just been launched. The study, commissioned by DCSF looked at Parentline’s service, assessing the effectiveness of a pilot to rollout the service to local authorities and the outcomes for parents who used the service.
Successful Seminar on Childhood Obesity
After intensive preparation, ECOTEC's much anticipated Childhood Obesity Seminar was well received. The event took place on the 11th of November at the Kings Fund in London, and was attended by 35 delegates.
