20 years of LEADER 24-03
Celebrating 20 years of LEADER in Westmeath This year, 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of LEADER in Westmeath. Since 1995 the LEADER Programme administered by WCD has provided vital assistance and…
Rural Development Programme 2007 – 2013 (LEADER)
The aim of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) is to improve the Quality of Life in rural areas and to encourage Diversification of the Rural Economy. The Programme covers all rural areas of Westmeath but excludes the areas within the Town Council boundaries of Athlone and Mullingar.
As was the case with the previous LEADER programmes, the Rural Development Programme places major emphasis on the implementation of innovative approaches to rural development at a local level.
Support will be provided for the generation of economic activity and enterprise, including diversification into non-agricultural activities, the creation of new and the expansion of existing enterprises, job creation and sustaining of existing jobs as well as the generation of additional and alternative incomes in rural areas. The encouragement of tourism activities and the conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage, village enhancement works and the provision of community facilities such as community centres and playgrounds can also be supported under the Programme.
Aid is also available in respect of Analysis and Development (Feasibility Studies, Business Plans, Tidy Towns Plans etc.) across Measures.
Aid will take the form of support under the following measures:
311. Diversification into non Agricultural Activities
312 Business Creation & Development (Enterprise)
313. Encouragement of Tourism Activities
321. Basic Services for the Economy & Rural Population
322. Village Renewal Development
323. Conservation Upgrading of Rural Heritage
341. Skills acqusisition animation implementation of local development strategies
421. Implementing Co-operation Projects
To view list of Projects supported by Rural Development Programme in Westmeath
