Regeneration is a major priority for Eden District Council as highlighted in the '2006-2016 Developing the Economy of Eden - A 10 Year Plan.' Regeneration involves maximising the potential of people and businesses for collective community action.
Economic Vitality - ensuring the growth of the economy to benefit the whole of Eden District is one of the corporate priorities within the Corporate Plan 2008-2011. Economic vitality encompasses tourism promotiom, quality and range of jobs, supporting Vitality of Penrith and supporting rural communities.
Priority Aims and Objectives
Under the theme of regeneration in the Eden plan there are many objectives that we and partner groups hope to work towards. These are to:
- Improve leadership, management and regeneration project management skills.
- Establish priorities for action in major service centres.
- Support regeneration activities in smaller settlements through the Community and Parish Planning Process.
- Develop a communication mechanism for sharing regeneration information between Eden partners.
- Ensure that sub-regional, regional, national and European policy makers are aware of the issues facing Eden, through effective representation.
- Ensure that the 'rural' case for continued funding assistance from central, regional and European sources has a high profile.
- Maximise funding opportunities as appropriate.
- Engage with the Eden LSP steering group to take forward the Eden Community Strategy.
- Work towards developing a higher wage economy.
Regeneration Projects
Currently, Eden is witnessing various regeneration schemes progressing in the district. The projects taking place, some of which are listed below, are all helping to achieve Eden's vision of a diverse and sustainable economy through encouraging investment, developing new and old skills and supporting new and existing businesses. These and other projects form our priorities in the Cumbria Economic Strategy and Sub Regional Action Plan.
For Further Information:
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Contact: Economic Development
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Address: Eden District Council, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7QF
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Telephone: 01768 212169
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Email: econ.dev@eden.gov.uk
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Fax: 01768 890470
