NewsWelcome to Mel29 April 2010  We would like to welcome Melanie Sealey who has just joined the team as new Programme Manger. Mel has been working for the Renewable Energy 4 Devon (RE4D) Programme at Devon County Council. Mel has a long experience in renewable energy and project management. She replaces Jenny Archard who has left to develop her freelance facilitation work.
Estonians Visit Making it Local Area07 April 2010 ( Last Updated: 01-04-2010 )
Members of an Estonian Local Action Group, the West Estonian Islands Partnership, have visited the UK this week and to find out more about the work of Making it Local, the Local Action Group for the Blackdown Hills and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Local Action Groups (LAGs) are locally managed grant schemes, which are tailored to their geographical area. Incorporating funding from the EU, Defra, South West RDA and LEADER, they fund projects to strengthen the local economy, improve quality of life and enable rural communities to thrive. Making it Local aims to use the outstanding landscapes and local skills in its area as a springboard for healthy and lasting development.
Local film-maker, Justin Owen, has been commissioned to make a documentary of the visit and followed the Estonians to capture footage of the various businesses and projects, as well as many of the key points raised along the way. The film was premiered at the visitors' accommodation on their last night and they were able to take home copies on DVD. Parts of the film will be uploaded to the Making it Local and Blackdown Hills and East Devon AONB websites, as well as to social media sites.
Thanks for your project ideas!!03 February 2010 Here in the office at Making it Local it has been a busy January!
Advice for Market and Coastal Towns Projects16 December 2009 Making it Local Market and Coastal Towns Paper
If you have a project idea for a market or coastal town please read our Market and Coastal Towns and the Rural Hinterlands: ‘collaboration’ priorities paper. This paper will help potential applicants plan their projects and understand our priorities for market and coastal towns. Download this paper from our Useful Links webpage or contact us for a copy.
New Small Grants Fund in the Blackdown Hills and East Devon05 November 2009 Do you have a community project or business idea that needs funding? Making it Local has just launched its Small Grants Fund. Grants are available for between £1,000 and £10,000 for projects based in East Devon and Blackdown Hills which focus on:
The first deadline for Small Grant applications is 18th January 2010, but we are inviting people to submit their initial project ideas to us now. If you have an idea for a small project, please contact us, as we can help you develop your idea.
Making it Local Programme Manager Jenny Archard, says ‘experience shows that small amounts of money can make big differences to local businesses and communities. Making it Local wants to help make the most of what we have and develop exciting new ideas.’
Since Making it Local was launched earlier this year it has approved six projects within the Main Grants Fund. A forestry apprenticeship programme, digital mentor scheme, community shop improvements, a business support initiative, a local woodland project and the construction of an interpretation centre will all benefit from funding from Making it Local. The Small Grants Fund will provide funding for smaller projects.
If you would like to get involved with Making it Local, you could train to become a volunteer project appraiser on 28th January 2010 or attend our Spring Update Event on 29th April 2010. For further information please visit www.makingitlocal.org email makingitlocal@devon.gov.uk or phone 01823 680626.
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