Dumfries and Galloway

 

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) were appointed as accountable body in 2023. A formal Dumfries and Galloway Local Action Group (LAG) was appointed and includes representation from the third, public and private sectors. 

The current structure of the LAG is as follows:

  • 8 third sector representatives
  • 3 public Sector representatives
  • 3 private sector representatives

At any time, no more than 32% of the LAG membership will be from the public sector.  

The LAG is still working towards representation from Scotland’s Rural College (Public) and Chamber of Commerce (Private).

The LAG is also working towards the development and establishment of a Youth LAG.

The aim of the LAG is to work to improve life in Dumfries and Galloway by overseeing the running of grant programmes, identifying local issues and seeking solutions. Its objectives are to deliver on the CLV Plan and maintain responsibility for the overall management and strategic direction of the CLV Plan.

In line with the CLV plan, the LAG developed priorities for the CLLD fund in 2023/24. It referred to the UN Global Development Goals, the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework, the South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy and the Local Outcome Improvement Plan for Dumfries and Galloway. It also considered the aims of the CLLD fund itself.

The grant funding was developed to address the following priorities, which clearly align with the Scottish Government CLLD priorities:

  • Supporting community facilities and eligible organisations to contribute to the achievement of net zero.
  • Sustaining, improving and adding initiatives in fragile rural communities.
  • Helping communities to address the cost of living crisis and eradicate poverty for individuals and families.
  • Enable communities to carry out research, community needs assessments and feasibility studies as part of local place plan development.

The LAG monitors progress through regular meetings and through its reporting to Scottish Government.

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