Local Action Group

The Local Action Group is the overall steering group with representation from a wide range of local stakeholders. It has responsibility for the leadership, management, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and review of the Programme, and is responsible for taking all major decisions affecting its successful delivery. A major role is the allocation of funding to external or commissioned projects to achieve the stated objectives.

View the roles of the Local Action Group

Dates of meetings and application deadlines

Roles

• Preparing, approving and submitting Annual Delivery Plans
• Agreeing and approving policies and procedures for the operation of the programme
• Formally deciding which projects shall be approved for funding, including those above the delegated limit that need SWRDA approval
• Monitoring and evaluating progress towards meeting the programme Objectives, Milestones and targets set out in the Delivery Plans
• Ensuring that equality and diversity and environmental sustainability are fully reflected at all levels of the programme
• Ensuring the programme is promoted within the area
• Ensuring effective working links are made with other key rural bodies within and outside the area
• Reporting decisions to the Accountable Body, North Devon+.
• Members shall champion the programme and provide two-way communication/reports between the project and the organisation or communities of interest or geography they represent.

Dates of meetings and application deadlines: