Businesses on Hayling are you dreaming of expanding? Then follow the LEADER

Rural businesses are getting the chance to apply for their share of £3.2m in EU and Government funding this summer.

The LEADER programme, announced by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, will provide grants to small businesses, farmers, foresters and communities for projects that create jobs and grow the rural economy.

Funding has been allocated to two Local Action Groups (LAGs), one of which covers Hayling Island, in the Borough of Havant.

Both LAGs are made up of local people and organisations with knowledge of rural issues and their communities. They will decide which projects to fund. The process will be supported by West Sussex County Council. Funds will be available to apply for this summer.

To find out more, visit: www.westsussex.gov.uk and type ‘LEADER’ in the search box. Alternatively you can e-mail: rdpeleader@westsussex.gov.uk

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