Mike Horrocks, North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Programme Manager, said:
“We are now just over half way through the first year of the North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Programme. We’ve been really impressed with the ideas put forward and the enthusiasm of those involved to deliver projects that will make a difference to the area where they live. This latest round of projects all offer a solution to a locally identified need or demand by providing new services, facilities or activities. I look forward to seeing them get underway.”
The projects recently awarded funding are:
- Training Loftus – provision of a wide range of training opportunities to individuals in and around Loftus. LEADER Grant – £98,068
- Esk Pearl Mussel and Salmon Recovery Project – undertake river restoration to improve the habitat of the Esk for these species. LEADER Grant - £78,750
- Mulgrave Community Research Project – involvement of the community and schools within the seven parishes of the Mulgrave Ward in a range of local history research projects including the search for Seton Church and the history of Hinderwell High Street. LEADER Grant - £66,955
- Lythe Village Hall - renovation of the village hall in order to provide a range of additional services for the community. LEADER Grant - £61,300
- Thirlby Recreational Facility – provision of a more extensive range of recreational opportunities. LEADER Grant – £35,917
- Sneaton Village Hall – improvement of facilities within the hall to provide additional activities. LEADER Grant - £15,550
- Gilling East Community Hub – installation of a ground source heat pump to allow a redundant building to become established as a new community facility. LEADER Grant - £13,278
- Inspired - a year long programme of theatre and performing arts based activities, events and workshops for young people from across Ryedale. LEADER Grant - £11,290
- Husthwaite Community Orchard Project - restoration of local heritage orchards and provision of a range of workshops on pruning, planting and harvesting. LEADER Grant – £8,600.
Grants from the LEADER Programme are available until 2013 for projects that fall within the North York Moors, Howardian Hills, Cleveland Hills and Vale of Pickering. Applicants need to demonstrate that their project meets one or more of 12 priorities that fall into three main themes – sustainability, conservation and enhancement, and village renewal and development. Further information on LEADER and how to apply for funding can be found at http://www.moorscoastandhills.org.uk
The North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Programme is a partnership of local organisations, community groups and individuals who have secured £3.1 million in total from Defra and the European Union through Yorkshire Forward and One North East as part of the Rural Development Programme for England.
