Sustainable Communities

Rural communities in our region will have support to tackle social disadvantage. Investments through the RDPE will be aimed at creating the conditions for growth to sustain viable communities.

Key objectives for RDPE:

• Creating the conditions for innovative rural service design
• Strengthening rural communities to work together on local solutions to local problems, improving quality of life and equity in rural areas
• Using environmental, cultural and historic heritage assets to improve quality of life and economic opportunity for rural communities.

RDPE aims to work with community groups to increase access to essential services and facilities. Collaboration and networking between community groups is encouraged as well as the creation and strengthening of social enterprises. They can then be used as deliverers of community services and increased economic activity.