City Fringe Partnership

From 1996 to 2009 the City Fringe Partnership delivered major initiatives to improve the prospects of residents and support London's small businesses.

Download CFP research on the area and key employment sectors, as well as sector investment plans and evaluation reports of its programmes.

Research

CFP projects, project delivery partners and links to organisations at the heart of CFP activities.

Projects and links

Research

Below you will find downloadable media which relates to the work produced by City Fringe Partnership.

Evaluation Reports

CFP City Growth Strategy - Final Report: October 2009; Cities Institute final report on the the City Growth Strategy in the City Fringe, including programme evaluations.

Furniture Sector Investment Plan - Research and Evaluation Report: October 2009; Burns Owen Partnership research and evaluation report into the CFP Furniture Sector Investment Plan.

Pathways to Jobs 2 evaluation: October 2009; Tank Consulting evaluation into the CFP's second Pathways to Jobs programme.

Pathways to Jobs 1 evaluation: August 2006; Greater London Enterprise's evaluation of the CFP's first Pathways to Jobs programme.

Bridging the Gap: July 2009; City Fringe Partnership Review 1998 - 2003

The City Growth Strategy

City Growth Strategy: October 2004; Outlines the CFP strategy for the private sector-led regeneration of the City Fringe area of London.

CFP City Growth Strategy Sector Investment Plans:

Guides to the City Fringe

DIY North: A guide to Camden and Islington centred on key bus routes.

DIY East: The CFP's guide to Hackney and Tower Hamlets launched in February 2009.

CFP research:

City Fringe Partnership Monitoring Guidance Handbook: Top 5 tips on Project Management and Monitoring from the CFP; June 2009; Example of the CFP's Monitoring Guidance Handbook and Top 5 tips on project management and monitoring as best practice for regeneration agencies.

The City of London's Supply Chain and its Relationship with the City fringes: September 2008; This report was commissioned with City of London Corporation and examines which sectors in the City fringes are trading with City businesses, ascertains what barriers exist that may discourage trading and makes recommendations on business support measures to help facilitate local purchasing.

Understanding the Hospitality and Catering Sector in the City Fringe - Key Findings and Recommendations: July 2007; Summary of research conducted by Renaisi into the issues affecting the sector and recommendations on where improvements should be considered.

Skills in the City: Entry Level Opportunities in the Financial and Business Services Sector: July 2005; Research into the skills and qualifications required, job availability and a review of recruitment methods. Commissioned by the City of London.

Business Creation and Closures in Camden: April 2005; An exploration of the critical dynamics of SME business creation and failure and the challenges facing smaller businesses in the Central London Business District. Commissioned by the City of London.

Analysis of the Creative Sector in the City Fringe: April 2005; Detailed audits of the business base, with breakdowns by sector and postcode. Commissioned by the CFP.

Understanding the Print & Publishing Sector in the City Fringe: September 2004; Part of the evidence base from which the CFP developed a support strategy for these industries. Commissioned by CFP and the City of London.

Workspace Supply and Demand: April 2004; Research into how workspace supply met demand in the City Fringe. Commissioned by the CFP.

Workforce Development Needs of the Health and Social Care Sector in the City Fringe: October 2003; Research by the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion on behalf of the London Development Agency.

Unemployment in the City Fringe Area of London: June 2003; Analysis of the causes of the high levels of unemployment and recommendations for action. Commissioned by the LDA, the City of London and CFP.

ICT in the City Fringe: Analysis of the skill requirements and recruitment and training practices to inform possible future CFP investment. Commissioned by the CFP and the City of London.

City of London ICT Infrastructure Review: July 2001; Study into the effects of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) in the area. Commissioned by the City of London.

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