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LEADER in Aberdeenshire

LEADER in Aberdeenshire. SNRN Kelvin Valley Rural Network Event Colzium House, Kilsyth Wednesday, 12 May 2010. What has Been Happening with LEADER in Aberdeenshire?. Introduction Local Action Group Strategic Context Operation Promotion Case Studies. Fraserburgh. Peterhead. Ellon.

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LEADER in Aberdeenshire

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  1. LEADER in Aberdeenshire SNRN Kelvin Valley Rural Network Event Colzium House, Kilsyth Wednesday, 12 May 2010

  2. What has Been Happening with LEADER in Aberdeenshire? Introduction Local Action Group Strategic Context Operation Promotion Case Studies

  3. Fraserburgh Peterhead Ellon Inverurie Westhill Banchory Portlethen Aberdeenshire part of the Cairngorms National Park Stonehaven Where does LEADER Operate? LEADER 2007-2013 Rural Aberdeenshire LAG Area Towns with population over 5,000 are outwith the Rural Aberdeenshire LAG Area LAG Population 148,000 47% rural outwith settlements LAG Area

  4. Partners in the Rural Aberdeenshire LAG

  5. Rural Aberdeenshire LEADERThemes and Priorities Projects relate to overarching themes: • Revitalising Communities • Progressive Rural Economy Priorities the LAG Strategy focuses on: • Sustainable Communities • Sustainable Energy • Innovative Value Added Products and Markets • Sustainable Tourism Development • Innovative Micro Enterprise • Versatile Rural Workforce • Conservation of the rural environment

  6. Rural Aberdeenshire LEADER Strategic Context

  7. LEADER in AberdeenshireWhat has Worked Well? Partnership Stakeholders in LAG Breadth of Experience Extended Network Cross Fertilisation Leverage VFM LEADER = Partnership Approach & Devolved Budget to administer

  8. LEADER in AberdeenshireWhat has Worked Well? Delivery Local/Regional Framework Support Networks - CVS, LRPs, CED Buy-in from LAG Member Organisations Working together for mutual benefit LAG Administration - Fast Track system LAG Beneficiaries - Exemplar Projects, Transferability LEADER = Makes it Happen

  9. LEADER in AberdeenshireWhat’s been Happening? Launched programme in June 2008 LEADER award £3.36 million LAG has approved > 70 projects Grant Committed to Date £2.1m Estimated available grant balance £800k

  10. Transnational Event • Event organised by Rural Network Unit of Finland • 200 delegates from across Europe • Purpose to network & share ideas for cross co-operation with joint projects

  11. Seminar Programme • Country Fair • LAGs around Europe • Partner Search • Posters & Displays • Networking • Follow up through Finnish Rural Network • www.maaseutu.fi

  12. Brainstorming • Workshops: Entrepreneurship, Environment, Young People, Village Action, Culture & Tourism, Networking • Feedback next day

  13. Finland LEADER Groups Visit to Aberdeenshire • Finish Delegates on Partner Search • Visit to Maud Village Trust Rural Resource Centre • Community Garden • Local Health Hub • Dial-a-Bus & Training Facility

  14. Finland LEADER Groups Visit to Aberdeenshire • Huntly Development Trust • Two-year Programme • Sustainable Development • Tourism Initiatives • Community Health & Wellbeing • Linden Centre

  15. LOCAL PROMOTION

  16. Project: Portsoy Salmon BothyTheme: Employment F/T Post: Bothy Manager to market new facility. Funding x 2 years to put Salmon Bothy on sustainable footing.

  17. Project: Fyvie Homecoming Theme: Events Contribution to Fyvie Homecoming Festival August 2009. Strong partnership local groups & NTS Fyvie Castle.

  18. Project: Scolty Trails Enhancement Theme: Access Community led path restoration works (BDI) on Scolty Hill. SNH major funder, also FCS.

  19. Project: Peregrine Wildwatch Theme: Environment FCS led project. Improved physical access to Bird Hide at centre. Improved educational facilities within the Hide and the centre.

  20. Project: Into the Wild Theme: Cultural Arts & Heritage Battlehill Woods, Huntly. Community research into Battlehill, film production & theatre performances.

  21. CONTACT US Vicky Thomson LEADER Co-ordinator Tel: 01467 628383 e-mail: vicky.thomson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Anne MacLennan LEADER Administrator Tel: 01467 628299 e-mail anne.maclennan@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Gordon House Blackhall Road INVERURIE AB51 3WA website: www.aberdeenshireleader.org

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