North West Devon LEADER+ Objectives
- To promote sustainable development that conserves and enhances the environment, strengthens the local economy and has the support and involvement of local communities
- To encourage innovation amongst businesses, community groups and individuals
- To improve local skills and abilities, and build the capacity of communities in support of the LEADER+ theme (Improving the Quality of Life in Rural Areas)
- To encourage local and external markets for existing and new local produce and products by creating new local networks and outlets
- To encourage cooperative working and information exchange within the LEADER+ area and with other rural areas in England, the UK, Europe and worldwide.
What does "Innovation" mean?
LEADER+ projects must be innovative. This mean that we cannot provide ongoing funding for existing projects, and you will need to tell us how your project is innovative. This could mean a new practice or approach within separate or original forms of organisation and involvement of local people with the project.
What does "Sustainability mean?
Sustainability has been described as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs". This means that when making decisions today, we must consider their long-term social, economic and environmental implications.
