For those people working with farmers this could provide a valuable source of funding for all sorts of projects in relation to farm scale improvements that support catchment work. Defra highlight on-farm reservoirs and using water more efficiently. Defra: ‘Funding for rural businesses that will generate thousands of jobs and provide new support to expand […]

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Funding of £4.3m is to be shared between projects aimed at regenerating Scottish coastal communities. The money from the Coastal Communities Fund will go towards 18 schemes designed to boost tourism, create jobs and grow the economy. Among the grants is: £300,000 towards 64 miles of coastal paths at the Rhins of Galloway in south […]

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Coastal Communities Fund annual progress report 2016 Report on the achievements and progress of the Coastal Communities Fund in its first 4 years 2012 to 2016. The Coastal Communities Fund was set up by the government to support the economic development of coastal communities by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs. This is the third annual […]

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DCLG     ‘Over 30 exciting new projects set to create new jobs, attract tourists and boost economic growth. Communities up and down the coast are set to benefit from a £40 million cash boost, Sajid Javid announced today (3 April 2017). Piers, promenades and coastal paths are some of over 30 exciting new projects set to create […]

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