New Tipp LEADER programme: have your say
Tipperary Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) in partnership with South Tipperary Development Company (STDC) and North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC) are delighted to announce that they have been selected by the Department of Rural and Community Development to develop a local development strategy for the LEADER 2023-2027 programme in Co Tipperary. This strategy will support sustainable development in rural communities across the county.
LEADER is a rural development programme co-funded by the EU which operates a locally-led approach to meeting the needs of rural communities and businesses. The programme supports private enterprises and community groups in rural areas and plays an important role in progressing job creation, social inclusion and environmental projects at local level.
“This is an exciting time for the boards and staff of the Local Development Companies who have over 30 years’ experience in delivering the Rural Development LEADER programmes in Tipperary. We are delighted that we have been selected, along with our partners, to deliver the new LEADER programme and are keen to build on the successes of our delivery of previous programmes,” said Jim Finn, NTDC chairperson.
The groundwork being done at local level for the new 2023-2027 plan includes extensive public consultation and STDC/NTDC will be commencing a series of public/community consultations and online thematic meetings throughout the county on the week commencing, March 27, at a venue near you.
Eoin Wolahan, Chairperson Tipperary LCDC, outlined: “It is critical for us in Tipperary LCDC to develop a strong and inclusive LEADER local development strategy that delivers for our communities, environment and local enterprises and community consultations play a vital role in ensuring this.”
The 2023-2027 LEADER funding allocation for Co Tipperary is €7.8 million. It is anticipated that the new LEADER programme shall open for applications later in 2023 and funding will be available for both private and community-based projects with a focus on enterprise, job creation, rural infrastructure, social inclusion, rural environment, and climate action. Tipperary County Council will also be in attendance to record actions appropriate to the draft Local Economic & Community Plan which is also under development.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details of STDC’s and NTDC’s community consultation meetings are available at www.stdc.ie and www.ntdc.ie and their respective social media platforms.
TIPPERARY MEETINGS
The meetings are taking place from 7.30-9.30pm on:
March 27 – St Mary’s Community Hall, Bailey St, Killenaule, E41 RH99
March 28 – Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, E45 KA99; Knockanrawley Resource Centre, Tipperary Town, E34 D832
March 29 – Templemore Arms Hotel, E34 WN51
April 3 – Talbot Hotel, Clonmel, E91 X0N7
Thematic Meetings - via Zoom from 10-11.30am
April 3 - Economic Development & Job Creation
April 4 - Rural Infrastructure & Social Inclusion
April 5 - Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment & Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption.