January 8, 2015

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The following tasks were required for delivery of the Dumfries and Galloway Local Development Strategy:

1. Collaboration with the LEADER LAG to develop and produce a draft Local Development Strategy and Business Plan 2014-2020 for Dumfries and Galloway based on the findings from the evaluation of LEADER 2008-2013 and the community/stakeholder engagement undertaken as part of this tender:

• Draft Local Development Strategy for submission to Scottish Government – March 2014

• Final Local Development Strategy and Business Plan for submission to Scottish Government – June 2014

2. Provision of a programme of facilitated community and stakeholder engagement activities to inform the preparation of the Development Strategy and Business Plan 2014-2020. The programme involved a number of engagement methods including:

• workshops

• focus groups

• open events

• targeted events

3.Engagement with a range of existing and prospective partners per discussion with the LAG:

• Individuals

• Communities – geographic and interest

• Businesses

• Strategic Partnership (CPP)

• Public agencies

• Third sector

4.  An assessment of the findings from the engagement activities:

•  Identify themes/priorities

• Identify the potential for joint working

• Consider the scope for partners to deliver actions in the Development Strategy

• Ensure alignment with the Single Outcome Agreement