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Rural Innovation in Action
Facilitated by UK Government Funding, formerly known as Levelling Up funding, Rural Innovation in Action (RIIA) is a joint programme of work by Melton Borough Council and Rutland County Council.
RIIA received £23.95 million following a nationwide bid process in 2023. The grant is being used to fund four ambitious projects across two towns in the East Midlands – Melton Mowbray and Oakham.
The programme of work will enhance economic development in the area by creating a food innovation showcase in Melton Mowbray, a health and digital showcase in Oakham and a demand responsive transport service that links the two.
Find more information about all the projects in the RIIA programme:
Stockyard
Enhancing the existing offering at Melton’s Stockyard, the site is being developed to feature a new hub of food and drink production units and events space.
Building upon the town’s reputation as the ‘Rural Capital of Food’, the RIIA programme will promote Melton Mowbray as a multi-functional cultural destination
FAQ's
Want to know more about Rural Innovation in Action, or the current state of play at Melton’s Stockyard? Find a full list of FAQs and further information on the RIIA website.
If you sign up to the Borough Bulletin you will receive regular updates through the RIIA Roundup Newsletter.