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Tyne & Esk CLLD
"To help build resilient, inclusive and thriving communities across Tyne and Esk, by providing support to sustainable, rural, and locally-based projects"
Community Led Local Development (CLLD)
About Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund
Community Led Local Development (CLLD) puts local people at the heart of decision-making, helping communities identify local needs and shape projects that will make a real difference in their area.
In East Lothian and Midlothian, the programme is delivered by the Tyne & Esk Local Action Group (LAG), a partnership of community, business, third sector and public sector representatives. Together, they use their local knowledge and experience to decide how funding is invested to support rural communities.
The LAG is supported by a network of local partners who provide advice, expertise and guidance to help ensure projects deliver lasting benefits.
East Lothian Council acts as the Accountable Body for the programme and hosts the CLLD Project Officer within its Economic Development service. Working closely with the LAG, the CLLD Project Officer supports applicants and helps deliver funding to projects that strengthen communities, support local priorities and create opportunities across East Lothian and Midlothian.
Local Ideas. Lasting Impact.
Our Community Led Vision 2026-27
The Tyne & Esk Community Led Vision (CLV) sets out the priorities and ambitions for CLLD across East Lothian and Midlothian for the year ahead. It is developed by the Tyne & Esk LAG and submitted annually to the Scottish Government, ensuring that local funding reflects the needs, opportunities and aspirations of rural communities.
Our vision is to support strong, resilient and thriving rural communities by investing in projects that are identified and led by local people. Through CLLD funding, we help community groups, organisations, social enterprises and businesses deliver projects that create lasting benefits for the communities they serve.
Our Priorities for 2026-27
This year, the Tyne & Esk programme will focus on:
- Supporting community-led projects through grant funding for local initiatives that address local needs and opportunities.
- Helping communities access more funding through the Tyne & Esk Open4Communities platform, helping organisations identify and secure additional sources of financial opportunities.
- Measuring and demonstrating impact, ensuring funding delivers real benefits for people, places and communities across the area.
- Planning for the future, developing a new five-year strategy that will guide Community Led Local Development in the Tyne & Esk area beyond 2027.
A Community-Led Approach
At the heart of the programme is a commitment to local decision-making. Funding decisions are made by the Tyne & Esk LAG, which brings together representatives from community organisations, businesses, the third sector and public bodies across East Lothian and Midlothian. Their local knowledge helps ensure funding is directed where it can make the greatest difference.
By listening to communities, encouraging collaboration and supporting new ideas, the Tyne & Esk Community Led Vision helps create stronger communities, support local economies and improve opportunities for people living and working in rural area.
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