Neighbouring LEADER Areas

The Northumberland Uplands Local Action Group is committed to working across boundaries to further the overall development of the North East region. On this page you can download Local Development Strategies for other LEADER areas.

Northumberland Coast and Lowlands LEADER

The Coast and Lowlands area is one of the most rural and sparsely populated areas in an already rural County. The area has many strengths, in enterprising people, a distinctive local culture and a spectacular natural environment but also struggles with peripherality, access to services, and the restructuring of the traditional industries of agriculture, fishing and mining. The area previously enjoyed the benefits of the LEADER+ programme, producing notable successes in enterprise development, tourism and the environment, and building links with communities in neighbouring LEADER partnerships in Northumberland and Scotland, and further afield.

Northumberland Coast and Lowlands (PDF - 1MB)

North Pennine Dales LEADER

The North Pennine Dales LEADER initiative provides an opportunity to make wide ranging and sustainable changes within the LEADER area. Based initially on the principles established through the West Durham Rural Pathfinder and the North Pennines LEADER+ programme, of working in collaboration and with the 'grass roots' able to influence the development of strategy and policy, the Local Development Strategy demonstrates clear links between national and regional priorities and local needs. The areal covers Teesdale, parts of Weardale, Derwentside and Tynedale, and while the area is very diverse, rich in culture and natural assets, has 'quality of life' as one of its main attractions, it also faces many of the same challenges as other rural areas.

North Pennine Dales (PDF - 2MB)

East Durham LEADER

Rural Roots, the LEADER Local Development Strategy for East Durham, offers an exciting opportunity for the rural communities of East Durham to capitalise on their many assets to stimulate economic and community development. The overall Aim of the Strategy is: ‘To implement a programme of community-led sustainable rural development, producing economic, social and environmental improvements and benefits for the rural communities across the defined territory of East Durham’. Some emerging Local Priorities for East Durham have been identified, and will form the basis for future planning, development and implementation of the Strategy under the guidance of the Local Action Group. East Durham tends to be known more for its high levels of deprivation than its many assets, but communities say they want more control and influence in improving the quality of life and economic performance of their localities.

East Durham (PDF - 98KB)

Scottish Borders LEADER

Following widespread consultation, the Scottish Borders LEADER Local Action Group has chosen to adopt the following two main themes for the LEADER Programme: Progressive Rural Economy; and Revitalising Rural Communities. In order to join up the activities supported by the LEADER Programme, all eligible activities are clustered into six ‘innovation areas’ within these two themes: Progressive Rural Economy; Diverse and Sustainable Rural Businesses; Inclusive Rural Economy; Distinctive Local Products; Revitalising Rural Communities; Enhanced Natural, Built and Cultural Environment; Cohesive and Sustainable Rural Communities; and Innovative and Integrated Community Services.

Scottish Borders (PDF - 4MB)

North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER

The cross regional North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Local Development Strategy aims to develop thriving sustainable rural and coastal communities and landscapes by improving the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sectors and by using our unique rural and coastal landscape and traditions as a foundation to provide appropriate rural development opportunities and address rural social exclusion needs.The area is bordered by the major urban centres of Middlesbrough and Redcar in the North, York in the south West and Scarborough in the East. The North Sea borders the North Eastern and Eastern boundaries forming the Cleveland and North Yorkshire Heritage Coast. Although the area contains sufficient resources in terms of special landscape and coast, wildlife, heritage and cultural character, it is adversely affected by a number of issues arising from a sparse population, accessibility to services and disadvantage. It is evident from evaluating the data associated with the regional fit indicators and other locally identified needs that the LEADER approach would be of great value in addressing some of these underlying issues.

North York Moors Coast and Hills (PDF - 4MB)

Fells and Dales LEADER

The Cumbria Fells and Dales area is dominated by the interaction between the high ground (Fells) and the lower (Dales) ground. There is an environmental range and diversity that results from the variation in altitude, geology and oceanic climate of the Natural Area. The sea is obviously a key influence – rainbearing clouds hit the high ground and fall as rain. Its climate is Atlantic and temperate, favouring grass production and therefore livestock rearing predominates.The total population of the Fells and Dales area is 132,000 with a geographical area is around 3,800 sq km. The Barrow borough wards of Dalton North and Dalton South are included for the first time in the Fells and Dales area. Previous experience suggests that the area is large enough to have the critical mass to generate a substantial programme of activity – and to mobilise sufficient economic and social actors to engage with the programme’s resources. The whole of the Lake District National Park is within the Fells and Dales area. The three Yorkshire Dales National Park parishes (Sedbergh, Dent and Garsdale) which are in Cumbria and therefore also within the North West region, are also included.

Fells and Dales (PDF - 2MB)

Solway Border & Eden LEADER

The Solway, Border and Eden area contains most of the lowland agriculture in Cumbria. It has suffered from considerable structural problems in recent years, but also represents an area of considerable economic and social opportunity. It has a number of key market towns, considerable under-realised tourism potential and a strong network of local organisations. The total population of the area is 157,988, which although is slightly greater than the recommended amount, is fully justified in terms of its rural coherence. Partners in Cumbria are keen to make co-operation a feature of this programme, building on the very positive experiences of the previous LEADER+ programmes, and on other experiences of co-operation within and beyond the UK. It is an ideal area in which to deliver rural development using the LEADER approach.

Solway Border & Eden (PDF - 2MB)

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