Decision details

The new Leader Programme will help the economy grow, tackle disadvantage and put the citizen in control. The Programme will engage with rural businesses and communities to achieve growth and jobs It will provide external investment from the EU and Defra funded RDPE 2014-2020 to enable the above actions to be met.

The Cabinet Member for Economic Development has agreed to KCC remaining the accountable body for Kent Downs and Marshes Leader for the new Programme period ending in 2020 and also takes on this function for East Kent LEADER.  This would enable both LEADER groups to have one administrative team looking after both and a sharing of back office functions, resulting in efficiencies and reduced staff costs.