Live & Work Rural in the Peak District
Helping
people
take care of the environment by living and working in sustainable ways.
A programme for
rural action in partnership 2009-2012
Do you live or work in the Peak District?
Do you want to build a better future for your community?
Got a business idea buzzing around but need help pinning it down?
Could you do more for the environment?
Answered “Yes” to any of the above, then we want to hear from you!
What
we can do for
people with business ideas…
- Help find solutions that suit your needs and are good for the environment
- Point you in the right direction for advice and grants eg Business Link, LEADER
- Put you in touch with businesses and useful networks
- Help you achieve environmental targets and get recognition for your efforts
What
we can do for communities…
- Help you make the most of opportunities to improve life in your community
- Provide support and networking to identify and tackle community issues
- Encourage people to use their skills for community action
- Help find the funding to achieve local projects
Why we’re here for you…
In 2008 the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) carried out a special study of the Peak District economy. It highlighted some interesting points of view and facts about landscape, population and tourism.
| Place is important. | |
| When businesses were asked: “What impact does the quality of the Peak District landscape have on business performance?” More than half felt that the landscape benefitted their business. Maintaining the National Park’s high quality environment is important for the local economy. | Keeping the Peak District’s environment special is good for local business. Live & Work Rural can help people develop new ideas that benefit the Peak District environment. We can advise on how to gain the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark. Contact us if you’re interested. |
| Population matters. | |
| Nearly 40,000 people live in the National Park. A quarter of residents (25%) are above working age - this is higher than the national average (19%). The local population is growing because people aged 45+ move into the area. Making the most of these people’s skills could benefit local communities. | Together, local people offer an incredible range of skills, knowledge, life and work experience. What a great team of supporters, volunteers and mentors for the Peak District’s special places and communities! If you think you could help improve the quality of life in your area call us. |
| Micro businesses can do well. | |
| Most Peak District businesses are very small – over 80% employ less than 5 people – this can be a strength. Younger people of working age tend to move away. The high cost of living in the National Park and lack of job opportunities are the main reasons. | The Live & Work Rural partnership wants to help businesses and communities create new jobs to keep local families in the area and attract new people who will benefit the Peak District. Get in touch if you've got an idea that could help. |
| The jewel in the crown. | |
| The East Midlands region attracts 12.8 million visitor days per year because of the Peak District National Park. Visitors bring £135 million extra income to the East Midlands region. | The Peak District is a great asset. Taking care of it is good for everyone - businesses, local communities, visitors and the planet! Call us to find out what advice or grants are available. |
From Contribution of the Peak District National Park to the Economy of the East Midlands report 2008 by SQW Consultants. | |
Do you qualify for help? Check our A-B-C
A. A community project or business idea must link to the Peak District and benefit the environment. We can help you work it out.
B. Be sustainable. We’re looking for long-lasting results.
C. Check the map to see if you are in the Live & Work Rural programme area. Contact us if you’re not sure.
More information
Phone
01629
816338
Email
liveandworkrural@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Write
L&WR Administration Officer
Aldern House
Baslow
Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AE
Website
www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/liveandworkrural
The Live & Work Rural programme runs from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2012.
It is operated by the Peak District National Park Authority in partnership with East Midlands Development Agency and Derby & Derbyshire Economic Partnership
The
Live & Work Rural programme is supported by partners:
Business Link, Rural Development
Programme for England Peak District Rural Action Zone LEADER Action Group, University of Derby, Peak
District & Derbyshire Destination Management Partnership, Natural England, High Peak Borough Council,
Derbyshire Dales District Council, Peak Partners for Rural Action (community and voluntary).
Programme area map
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