Leaders 2014-2022

During the program period 2014-2022 with extension year, the associations MittSkåne Development and Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund have driven rural development through the leader method. This page presents general information about the period and some information about each association. Note that it is no longer possible to apply for support from MittSkåne Development or Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund. 

About the associations

Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund and MittSkåne Development work with locally led development through the leader method with support from the European structural and investment funds and have granted project funds to associations, businesses, and public organizations during the period.

The activities are conducted by the independent, non-profit associations Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund and MittSkåne Development. The associations are open for membership for legal entities and entrepreneurs active in the areas. The LAG constitutes the board of the associations, proposed by the nomination committee and appointed by the general meeting.

The purpose of the associations is to conduct public benefit activities in accordance with the local development strategy 2014-2020 for the leader areas Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund and MittSkåne Development through locally led development using the leader method.

The associations will be active until 2025, but it is no longer possible to apply for support for projects in them.

 

Why MittSkåne?

”From a landscape perspective, MittSkåne possesses many ”Skåne-typical” strengths such as good arable land and a favorable growing climate. This provides conditions for a strong food culture, as well as the production of meat and grain. At the same time, the northern and eastern parts of MittSkåne are also a fragmented cultural landscape with unique, species-rich pastures and extensive areas of contiguous broadleaf forest. Ringsjön is the connecting hub for MittSkåne's three municipalities, and around this there are opportunities for accommodation and culinary experiences.”

 

Excerpt from the strategy 2014-2020

Why Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund?

”The area is located in the northwestern part of Skåne and includes urban-adjacent countryside as well as sparsely populated areas (Hven). The significant differences between larger urban areas and the areas in their immediate vicinity around the coast contrast greatly with the more sparsely populated areas in the inland municipalities. The area follows the municipal borders. A quarter of Skåne's population lives in the area with a clear majority towards the coastal municipalities. The area is a border area to the continent with proximity and connection to the European continent to the south through bridges and ferry connections.”

Excerpt from the strategy 2014–2020 

Our projects

During this program period, we have approved no less than approximately 50 projects that have supported our overall strategy in various ways. 

These projects have been allocated development funds totaling nearly  60 million kronor.

The projects have generated 128,779 volunteer hours. This corresponds to a total of 62 full-time employees!

 

Compilation of all projects!

COMPLETED PROJECTS

  1. Restoration of Krapperup's old watermill
  2. Recreation area Makadammen in Åstorp
  3. A business trip in Örkelljunga
  4.  Active lifestyle Båstad-Bjäre
  5. Kulla-GO
  6. R:ekobyn – an eco-village in Röstånga
  7. The use game 2.0
  8. Åsljungasjön – quality of life for real
  9. Ingeborrarp a cultural center
  10. Food evolution
  11. Nature arena at Hjälmsjön
  12. Local management of Hven's nature and cultural environment
  13. A sustainable fishery in Öresund
  14. Höganäs Horse Center
  15. Transnational cooperation project Seal and cormorant
  16. Meeting point Elfdalen
  17. My Sea – Skälderviken's and Kattegat's waters
  18. Meeting place Söderåsen
  19. Destination Söderåsen
  20. Umbrella – Creative ideas
  21. Komsi – Competence, collaboration, and ideas in the countryside
  22. Umbrella Young Power and Will
  23. Application for development and expansion of beekeeping
  24. Expose It
  25. Toilet Beauty
  26. Vejby Sport Park
  27. Circulation from city to countryside – value increase for agriculture
  28. Nature tourism Rönne å and Ringsjöarna – a feasibility study
  29. Safe Night
  30. Tingvalla A gateway to Söderåsen
  31. Health with Hästkraft's Radio Podcast
  32. Preparation kitchen for safe cooking and courses – Björkåsa Gård
  33. Meeting place Eket
  34. Söderåsen 2.0
  35. Cultural center for Skåne's food culture crops
  36. Local expansion with new seating – Sweet Harmony
  37. The Associations' House in Ljungbyhed
  38. Destination Rönne å and Ringsjöarna
  39. visitorkelljunga.com – the unexplored
  40. Meeting place Vadensjö
  41. Entrance to Culture
  42. The Castle Restaurant at Tomarps Kungsgård at the foot of Söderåsen
  43. Smart Urban Areas
  44. Lift n' chill
  45. Klippan's scout troop 

Our projects

During this program period, we have approved no less than 36 projects that in various ways have supported our overall strategy. Some of these are still ongoing and continue to shape our future.

These projects have been allocated development funds totaling nearly 40 million kronor.

 

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Focus MittSkåne

The purpose of the project is to raise interest in and increase knowledge about the area, showcase unique environments, and highlight the many opportunities available for living and working in MittSkåne.

The goal of the project is to build new and stronger networks for those engaged in rural development. The project aims to contribute to increased and preserved competence in the area. Activities in the project include study trips, networking meetings, and marketing.

Read: A Mittskåne rural blog here

Tomorrow's Farm Shops

The purpose of the project is to conduct a pre-study with food producers based on their conditions. If/how they use circular principles, smart resource management, and if/how they strive for an increased degree of self-sufficiency. The aim is to contribute to increased experience exchange, enhanced competence supply, and greater awareness of local and small-scale food production.

The goal of the project consists of compiled interviews, knowledge exchanges between producers, identifying actors who want to participate in larger implementations, and a anchored project plan for this. Activities in the project include interviews/meetings with producers, knowledge meetings with experience/knowledge exchange, a larger event to highlight the subject and the local market, work with information dissemination, and a long-term project plan.

Read the final report here

 

COMPLETED PROJECTS

  1. Skåne's local shopkeepers – together for the future's local service
  2. Movements and relationships for ALL
  3. Young collaboration and participation
  4. Focus MittSkåne
  5. Young influencers
  6. Renovation of heating system/hygiene space Önneköp IF
  7. Leadership development with MittSkåne's companies in focus
  8. Grow with Hästkraft
  9. (Leader Like Hike - interrupted)
  10. MittSkåne's Beverage Festival
  11. Askeröd village association
  12. New Hallaskog
  13. Access to the Resources
  14. Development for the future
  15. Expansion of Biboet at Fulltofta Nature Center
  16. Village development via skateboard
  17. Umbrella project: Creative MittSkåne
  18. Leadership development with Mittskåne's companies in focus
  19. Marketplace Önneköp
  20. Fossil-free in Mittskåne
  21. Gift card WIN MittSkåne – Hiking, Inspiration, Enjoyment, Nature
  22. How can we together create a sustainable countryside?
  23. Umbrella project for youth
  24. Umbrella project for youth
  25. Young people's opportunities in the green sector
  26. Educate for a sustainable countryside
  27. The food country MittSkåne
  28. Swedish Food Camp by MittSkåne
  29. Långaröd's gardens ecological visitor garden and food cultivation park
  30. Meeting place Skarhult's castle – a lighthouse in MittSkåne
  31. Ludvigsborgshallen – An all-activity hall for everyone
  32. Young in MittSkåne
  33. MittSkåne ready for cycling

 

 

MittSkåne Development's development strategy

”MittSkåne shall be Skåne's most experience-rich nature and food country 2020”

 

The vision and goal is that MittSkåne in 2020 shall be Skåne's most experience-rich nature and food country. The local development strategy 2014-2020 forms the basis for the operations. The strategy has been developed in dialogue with the business community, non-profit and public sector in the area as well as other development actors active in the local area. A review has also been made against regional and local plans and strategies.

Overall goals 

Maintain and increase the open landscape by strengthening agriculture and forestry, food and meal production and creating jobs with sustainability as a starting point.

Through the development of the area based on the opportunities in the middle Skåne nature and in the countryside in general and in the villages in particular create jobs and promote positive middle Skåne identity creation, as well as social, economic and environmental sustainability.

In a cross-sectoral, socially inclusive, innovative and sustainable way create jobs and pride in the area.

Read the strategy in its entirety here

Areas of intervention

To achieve the overall goals, efforts are distributed in three different areas of intervention: 

Open landscapes in the food country MittSkåne: The overall goal of the area of intervention is to be able to maintain and increase the open landscape by strengthening agriculture and forestry, food and meal production and creating jobs with sustainability as a starting point.

Rural development with nature as a base: The overall goal of the area of intervention is to create jobs and promote positive middle Skåne identity creation through the development of the area utilizing nature's opportunities and the countryside's resources in general and with a focus on the villages, as well as social, economic and environmental sustainability.

Competitiveness, collaboration and pride: The area of intervention shall in a cross-sectoral, socially inclusive, innovative and sustainable way create jobs and pride in the area.

Projects supported must fit within the areas of intervention and respond to their respective goals.

Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund: ”The self-sufficient region”

 

The vision and goal is that Leader northwest Skåne with Öresund in 2020 is the self-sufficient region. A long-term, well-founded and sustainable development driven by those who live and work in the area. Efforts are directed to support initiatives to create growth based on knowledge and innovation for a sustainable, inclusive and vibrant countryside that is open to new ideas and impressions.

Overall goals

A strengthened local market 

An attractive residence

Good skills supply

A viable environment

Enable and encourage learning

 

Read the strategy in its entirety here

Areas of intervention

To achieve the overall goals, efforts are distributed in three different areas of intervention: 

Creative learning

Smart resource supply

Local attractiveness

Nutrition and entrepreneurs

 

Projects supported must fit within the areas of intervention and respond to their respective goals.

Contact information MittSkåne Development

ANN-CHARLOTTE THÖRNBLAD

Business Manager

Mobile: 073 – 540 54 38

Email: ann-charlotte.thornblad@mittskaneutveckling.se

 

INGELA BRICKLING

Economist

Email: ingela@mittskaneutveckling.se

 

OLOF FRIBERG

Member from the private sector. Chair of LAG

Email: info@solakragard.se 

Contact information Leader northwestern Skåne with Öresund

ANNIKA JÖNSSON

Business Manager

Mobile: 0709- 77 33 33

Email: annika.jonsson@mittnordvast.se