European Cooperation Group

The European Cooperation Group (ECG) gives strategic advice to the Northwest Regional European Partnership (NWREP) and provides a coordination point for European cooperation activities in the Northwest.

It brings together officer representatives from public, private, education and third sectors.

The role of the ECG is to:

  • Support relevant activities within the Regional European Framework for England’s Northwest
  • Influence and become involved in relevant EU policy areas
  • Lead and coordinate the development of European cooperation projects in the Northwest
  • Provide advice and training to help in the development and delivery of European cooperation programmes
  • Research and develop opportunities in the wider international scene, with particular reference to ECG initiatives.

ECG Members:

Name Organisation
Andy Bleaden Stockport Council
Angeliki Stogia Northwest Network
Chris White Northwest Brussels Health Office
Colin Osborne NWE Steering Committee Member
Dave Cargill Greater Merseyside sub-region
Eleanor Carter Halton Borough Council
Fiona Castela Enterprise Europe Network
Fiona Williams Environment Agency
George Clouston FP7
Gill Alcock Cheshire East
Heather Silcox Atlantic Area national contact point
Ian Hill Northwest Europe national contact point
Jon Piggott Lancashire Colleges
Katherine Hornby Cumbria County Council
Liz Hey Manchester New Economy
Louise Fisher Enterprise Europe Network
Margaret Moore NWDA
Martin McCauley Liverpool John Moores University
Maureen Hick England’s Northwest in Brussels
Maureen Williams NWDA Board Advisor
Neil Clatworthy North West Universities Association
Paul Evans AGMA
Paul James Lancaster City Council
Paul Roots Environment Agency
Rob Ashworth RTC North
Shay O’Rourke GONW
Simon Kensdale Manchester Commission for the New Economy
Stuart Gibson Blackpool Borough Council
Suzy Sumner England’s Northwest in Brussels
Valerie Lane NWUA
Viv Gee 5050 Vision