VITAL Herefordshire LEADER Programme
LEADER is able to provide funding support to projects which meet the objectives of the programme, and operate in the eligible area, which comprises all of Herefordshire except Hereford City.
A number of key social and community issues have been identified in Herefordshire which LEADER will aim to assist in addressing:
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Poor and deteriorating access to services for rural residents, including transport infrastructure and cost, and the depletion of village based services;
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Social exclusion caused by poverty and rural isolation for a significant minority of the population
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Uncertainty over the sustainability of the economy of the area and a lack of relevant local training and learning opportunities
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Low levels of economic wealth and pay
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Poor levels of local engagement and empowerment
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Lack of support for enterprising solutions to local issues
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Lack of resources to support community development across Herefordshire
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Barriers to visiting the countryside through access issues and lack of awareness of rural issues
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A need to raise awareness and understanding in communities about the impact of climate change
It should be noted that certain groups have been identified as a priority for LEADER in the 2007-13 period. These are women, the young and micro-businesses.
The VITAL Herefordshire LEADER area covers the County of Herefordshire, excluding Hereford City (wards of Aylestone, Belmont, Central, St Martins and Hinton, St Nicholas, Three Elms and Tupsley). This includes all of the market towns and sparsely populated rural areas of Herefordshire.
To find out more download the Information Sheet below.
