The Rural Regeneration Zone (RRZ), which covers swathes of Herefordshire,Shropshireand Worcestershire, has launched a website detailing the grants programmes it funds in the region.
The informative website – www.ruralregenerationzone.co.uk – includes facts about anything you mightneed to know about the RRZ’s drive to deliver a programme of economic regeneration.
Visitors to the website will find all the information they need about popular funding programmes such as Nexus Small Grants, which focus on improving access to services and facilities for rural communities, and the Redundant Building Grant Scheme, where derelict buildings are “recycled” for commercial use.
Elsewhere on the website there is a breakdown of the Zone Implementation Plan explaining the RRZ’s objectives for driving forward economic regeneration up to 2010.
There is also a section devoted to press releases and images, and a “who’s who” organisational chart containing contact details for anyone who needs further information.
The RRZ, which is funded by Advantage West Midlands, is based in eco-friendly offices atAlliance Courton theLudlowEcoBusinessPark.
It is the only regeneration zone which covers rural areas inEngland. It encompasses all of Herefordshire, the majority ofShropshireand wards withinWyreForestandMalvern Hillsin Worcestershire.
The purpose of the Zone is to bring together partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors to develop and implement a programme of economic regeneration that achieves a lasting change for those who live and work in the area.
Ray Flynn, RRZ Partnerships Team Leader, said: “The new website is an excellent information tool for anyone who needs to know anything about the work of the RRZ. Whether you are considering making an application for a grant or simply want to know more about what the RRZ does you should be able to find the information you need by a simple click of a mouse.
“Much preparation and hard work went into the design of the website ensuring the work of the RRZ was showcased in the best way possible.
“We are confident the user-friendliness of the website will allow people in the region to connect with it, and see how they, and the communities they live and work in, may benefit from the work of the RRZ in some way.”