Urban and Rural Development

Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups and local development companies for small infrastructural projects in eligible disadvantaged rural areas. These projects must support schools, community safety measures, the development of play and multi use game areas, and community wellbeing projects.

Local authorities may prepare guidelines for the design and building of new houses in rural areas.

Local Action Groups may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups and businesses to develop rural tourism, enterprise development, broadband and renewable energy projects to improve rural economies and the quality of life in rural areas.

Local authorities may provide financial support to business owners to improve the appearance of shop fronts and commercial properties on public streets.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community and business groups for projects to improve local towns and villages.