Monmouthshire County Council Grants road show aims to support rural quality of life in the county.
A BOOST to Monmouthshire’s economy is the anticipated outcome of a new council road-show.
Monmouthshire County Council is hosting the show on Monday 23rd January which aims to highlight the grants available for farmers, businesses, new ventures and community groups through the county’s Rural Development Programme (RDP).
The road show, to be held in Monmouth’s Shire Hall between 2pm and 8pm, has been organised by the council’s Economy and Enterprise division which is responsible for administering the county’s RDP with a team specialising in food, farming, tourism, general business support, heritage, culture and the natural landscape.
An additional £3 million is brought into the county by the RDP to stimulate the rural economy and improve the quality of life.
Cabinet member for Modernisation, Enterprise and Communications, Councillor Bob Greenland said:
“We would encourage Monmouthshire’s businesses and communities to look closely at what’s available, as 2012 could be the year when Monmouthshire’s Rural Development Programme can help them realise their potential.”
White Castle Vineyard has been successfully awarded a Capital Investment Grant under Monmouthshire County Council's Agripreneurial Farm Diversification Scheme.
Robb Merchant of White Castle Vineyard at Llanvetherine near Abergavenny said: "Agripreneurial Monmouthshire is part of the council's Rural Development Programme and seeks to support farming households who wish to diversify into non farming activities.
White Castle Vineyard will get financial support towards the costs of developing a new visitor centre and shop facility. Other grant funding is available under the Rural Development Programme for community based schemes, renewable energy and building conversions."
Individuals or organisations wishing to attend the road show in Shire Hall may book an appointment by clicking on www.monmouthshirerdp.org.uk.or they can drop in for an informal chat. Three further road shows are set for Abergavenny, Usk and Chepstow later in the year.
Article taken from monnowbiz.co.uk with agreement of the author.
