Objectives
A. To create new opportunities for employment, improve incomes and help new and existing small businesses be sustainable and competitive
B. To support regeneration of neighbourhoods, towns and village centres
C. To enable local people to increase their knowledge and improve their skills
D. To improve access to employment, training and services for disadvantaged individuals and communities
E. To enhance the contribution our distinctive culture and environment make to the economy.

Carrick IAP Team
Carrick District Council has secured funding from Objective One, the Regional Development Agency, Cornwall County Council and its own funds to employ a team of six people to manage the implementation of Carrick IAP.

The team comprises a Programme Manager, an Office Assistant and four Development Officers, who cover the following geographical areas:

Falmouth & Budock Area
Penryn & the Roseland Area
Truro Area
North Coast Area

The team is employed by REP Ltd on behalf of Carrick District Council until June 2004.

They can help projects through the Objective One application process by:

Identifying projects that are eligible or signposting to other funds if appropriate
Assisting with the preparation of business plans and funding applications
Sourcing match funding
Assisting with the delivery of successful projects
Process

The implementation of Carrick IAP is overseen by Carrick Community Alliance which represents over 75 local public, private and voluntary sector organisations. All projects are endorsed by the Alliance to ensure that they meet local community needs and satisfy the objectives set out in the IAP.