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£3 million Cheshire LEADER Programme now ‘open for business’

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Warrington Borough Council, in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council as well as Cheshire East and Trafford Councils, can now announce the official launch of the Cheshire LEADER Programme, which aims to deliver nearly £3 million of funding to rural areas of Warrington borough, as well as rural parts of East and West Cheshire and the Dunham Massey area.

LEADER aims to help create jobs and stimulate economic growth by providing funding for businesses and organisations looking to begin or expand their operations in the rural area.

Unlike many other funding programmes, the project is delivered locally rather than nationally, with decisions on where the grant money is spent being made by an appointed Local Action Group of representatives from various organisations in the local area.

Cllr Terry O’Neill, leader of Warrington Borough Council, said: “We are growing a strong economy in Warrington – in our rural areas as well as the more well-established urban areas.

“The Cheshire LEADER team have worked extremely hard to secure the funding for this project and I’m thrilled that they are now open for business.

“The team are ready to start developing projects with potential applicants as well as working with the expertise offered by the Local Action Groups to ensure the funding is put to the best possible use.

“The programme will run until 2020 and we are keen to hear from anyone in Warrington who wishes to discuss an upcoming project, so be sure to get in touch!”

For more information, or to see if your project might be eligible, visit www.cheshireleaderfund.co.uk or contact Sean Bell on sean.bell@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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