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LAG details
Country:
United Kingdom
LAG Code
L-UK003-008
LAG Name
Rural Tayside
Address Line 1:
Economic Development
Address Line 2:
County Buildings Market Street
Post Code:
DD8 3WD
City:
Forfar
Lag Manager:
RITA
CALLANDER
Email:
callanderrb@angus.gov.uk
E-Mail for Cooperation:
callanderrb@angus.gov.uk
Fax number:
+ 44 1307 467357
Phone number:
+ 44 1307 473239
Web Address:
https://www.ruraltaysideleader.com/
Spoken Languages:
English
Description of Area
Main Themes of Strategy:
The overall aim of the strategy is to: "identify, develop and implement potential solutions to enable sustainable economic development in Rural Tayside". The strategy focuses on three objectives: To generate a more diverse and sustainable rural economy and support entrepreneurial activities To strengthen and support local communities and interest groups to develop positive actions and stronger more inclusive communities To enhance the many natural and cultural assets of the area The strategy aims to benefit in particular the following target groups: Women Young people Migrant workers Economically inactive The strategy is based on two themes: Revitalising Communities to build community capacity to help local communities to identify and develop appropriate solutions which will help overcome the barriers preventing community development Progressive Rural Economy to build a strong, diverse and competitive economy by supporting start-ups and small businesses, community/social enterprises in different sectors such as agriculture, forestry, food and drink and tourism
Size of Territory (km2)
7635.458513
Number of Municipalities
28
List of Municipalities
Almond and Earn, Arbroath East and Lunan, Arbroath West and Letham, Blairgowie and Glens, Brechin and Edzell, Carnoustie and District, Carse and Gowrie, Coldside, East End, Forfar and District, Highland, Kinross-shire, Kirriemuir and Dean, Lochee, Maryfield, Monfeith and Sidlaw, Montrose and District, North East, Perth City Centre, Perth City North, Perth City South, Strathallan, Strathearn, Strathmartine, Strathmore, Strathtay, The Ferry, West End
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Total Budget 2007-2013
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