RDPE Funding Delivery
The delivery of Axis 1, Axis 2 and Axis 3 are covered by the
Regional Implementation Plan, which the NWDA developed in
partnership with the GONW, Natural England and the
Forestry Commission. The Regional Implementation Plan drew its
approach from: the Regional
Economic Strategy; Northwest Forest Framework; Natural
England’s Strategic Objectives; and an analysis of the
socio-economic, environmental and sustainability conditions in the
region.
Funding is delivered in 3 ways: through Sub-Regional
Partnerships, the Leader Programme and directly by the NWDA
The Northwest has five rural Sub-Regional
Partnerships:
- Cheshire and Warrington Rural Partnership
- Commission for the New Economy (Manchester)
- Cumbria Partners
- Integrated Countryside & Environment Plan (Merseyside)
- Lancashire Economic Partnership
The rural Sub-Regional Partnerships have prepared five distinct
Sub-Regional Implementation Plans to support the delivery of Axis 1 and Axis 3
in the region. They are also responsible for delivering £50 million
of RDPE funding.
The remaining £25 million is being delivered through the LEADER
programme, which offers funding for a wide range of activities,
including: vocational training and skills development; farming and
forestry diversification; environmental stewardship; food
processing; marketing; business start-ups; and tourism
initiatives.
The LEADER programme uses a "bottom-up" approach, allowing local
community groups and key local players to come together to form a
Local Action Group. These groups design and implement packages
which will support businesses, maximise training and skills
development and provide opportunities in their local areas.
The NWDA directly manages eligible activities that are not being
delivered by Local Action Groups through the LEADER programme.
Sub-Regional Funding Delivery Arrangements
Greater Manchester
Merseyside
Lancashire
Cumbria
Cheshire
Direct Delivery
Expressions of Interest are sought from businesses and eligible
bodies to become involved in direct delivery projects.