Objectives

Local Action Group aim and high level objectives

The aim of the Northumberland Coast & Lowlands LAG is to:

• Contribute to the regeneration of areas of rural deprivation
  
• Improve the quality of life across rural communities
  
• Improve access to services and employment opportunities
  
• Assist the diversification of the rural economy
  
• Help protect and enhance the rural environment.

To this end, the LAG has drawn five high level objectives from within the RDPE North East Implementation Plan, these being to:

• Create conditions for growth and support Sustainable Communities
  
• Enhance the contribution of Tourism and Recreation to the rural economy
  
• Support Micro-enterprise Development and growth
  
• Develop and protect the area’s Natural and Cultural Assets
  
• Encourage Sustainable Farming, Forestry and the development of Bio-energy