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EU funding earmarked for South DownsBusinesses around the South Downs are set to benefit from €1million of European funding. The money has been secured to build and develop sustainable tourism and business partnerships in the region.
The project, named 'Collabor8', taps into funding available from the EU's Interreg 4B programme, established to support business partnerships across Northwest Europe. Partners include The South Downs Joint Committee, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and The West Country Rivers Trust together with others from Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Collabor8 funding encourages local businesses to increase activity tourism, develop local food projects and gain green accreditation by working together. The South Downs Joint Committee is inviting local tourism-based businesses to contact them to find out more about the project and how they might benefit.
Alison Tingley from the South Downs Joint Committee said:
'The current economic climate is hitting local tourism and business hard. It's vital to maximise profits and streamline costs, whilst retaining the unique attractions of South Downs local produce, surroundings and services.
The Collabor8 funding enables us to get people together to share best practice and new technology. But, it's no 'talking shop'. The project will help turn ideas into actions by paying for expert help and guidance. This will enable local businesses to be more resilient during the credit squeeze and ready for a bright future.'
Nick Head, chairman of the Sussex Tourism Partnership said:
'In Sussex we are fortunate to enjoy The South Downs as a leisure resource which gives character and identity to our area. For our visitors, the wonderful countryside, villages and market towns are ideal places to stay, shop and explore.
Collabor8 will encourage businesses to think about using local produce, to serve a Sussex Breakfast for example, and use public transport rather than cars, so reducing their carbon footprint not their profit margin. We are interested in all sorts of innovative ideas for building high-quality, sustainable businesses in this area.'
If your tourism business could benefit from this project and you want to know more, please email comms@southdowns-aonb.gov.uk |
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