ELDC funding for Rural Projects
RURAL communities in East Lindsey are set for a massive boost after East Lindsey District Council this evening agreed to invest £1.5m into rural projects.
The money will be put into an Economic Development Fund that local communities and organisations can bid into to deliver schemes that will improve the area’s economy. Grants of up to £50,000 will be available and the money will be targeted towards new projects or projects which increase or expand existing services. Priority will be given to projects that increase investment; create or safeguard local employment; support the development of new business; attract additional visitors or increase the number of people involved in training or business development. Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Councillor Craig Leyland, said: “I am delighted that Council has supported this significant programme of investment that will benefit communities across East Lindsey. We need more business, we need more jobs and we need more visitors and we hope that by working hand in hand with local people we could help achieve that with this fund.” The Rural Development Fund will be launched in April 2012. Watch this space for contact details or contact ELDC Economic Development department.
