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An Update for 2015-2020

An Update for 2015-2020. What Is Greater Dartmoor LEAF?. A Local Action Group composed of dedicated volunteers Representing the local community Responsible for drawing down and distributing funding locally Supported by the DR Company and South Hams District Council. A Bit of History.

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An Update for 2015-2020

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  1. An Update for 2015-2020

  2. What Is Greater Dartmoor LEAF? • A Local Action Group composed of dedicated volunteers • Representing the local community • Responsible for drawing down and distributing funding locally • Supported by the DR Company and South Hams District Council

  3. A Bit of History • GD LEAF was set up in 2008 • Delivered £2m of funding to the Greater Dartmoor area 2008-2013 • Funded over 100 local projects • Created 59 jobs • Supported over 500 businesses with funding/advice • Provided free/subsidised training for over 750 people • Attracted over 5,000 new tourists to the area • Provided new/improved facilities in 28 communities

  4. What Happens Next *** The rest of this presentation assumes that we are successful in achieving funding for 2015-2020

  5. Local Development Strategy

  6. Objective ATo support businesses to grow and prosper A1. Providing blended advice and support throughout business lifespan A2. Developing and enhancing premises A3. Addressing barriers to growth and enabling businesses to grasp new opportunities A4. Providing opportunities for young people A5. Maximising sustainable management and utilisation of farmland and woodland A6. Supporting succession planning A7. Modernising Farming and Forestry

  7. Objective BTo offer people in the uplands area equivalent opportunities to their lowland neighbours B1. Supporting diversification B2. Complementing skills development and apprenticeship schemes B3. Encouraging cooperative working

  8. Objective CTo strengthen key local sectors and capitalise on our natural resources • C1. Building the food and drink sector • C2. Deriving business benefit from the natural/cultural environment • C3. Supporting local supply chains • C4. Enhancing the tourism offer and increasing visitor spend

  9. Objective DTo support enterprising communities D1. Developing community enterprises D2. Improving accessibility (including transport solutions) D3. Benefitting from virtual infrastructure improvements D4. Supporting delivery of local plans

  10. How Can You Get Involved? • Join the volunteers on Greater Dartmoor LEAF • Application packs available late in 2014 • Training will be provided • Submit a project idea • Learn to appraise projects • Take part in the latest business survey to help us focus our funding on what matters to you: www.drcompany.co.uk/businesssurvey

  11. Contact Details Anne Sherman & Sophie Price, Programme Advisers Liz Abell, Programme Manager 01837 658643 gdleaf@drcompany.co.uk

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