What is LEADER?
LEADER is a bottom up method of delivering support for rural development and will be aimed primarily at small scale, community driven projects that are piloted and innovative in nature.
LEADER in West Lothian
will be administered through a Local Action Group comprising representatives from voluntary, community youth and women's groups together with representatives from the main public sector bodies. West Lothian Local Action Group has chosen two themes for its LEADER programme. These are: Target groups include: - Young people
- Women
- Micro-enterprises (small firms)
- The young long-term unemployed
- Community Development Trusts
- Social Economy organisations
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