# Regional development and agricultural planning in Crete > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-development-and-agricultural-planning-in-crete > Updated: 2026-09-04T13:06:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Region of Crete is engaged in strategic planning for various long-term development and agricultural frameworks. In August 2026, the region initiated a public consultation process to develop proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2028–2034 period. This process involves working groups focused on sectors such as beekeeping, livestock, vegetable cultivation, vineyards, and olive oil quality. The initiative seeks input from farmers, cooperatives, and scientific institutions via a digital platform. Following this, the regional administration coordinated with the municipalities of Heraklion, Lasithi, and Agios Nikolaos to implement the Regional Development Program (RDP) for 2026–2030. This program involves a 260 million euro plan, with specific allocations for infrastructure projects like road safety, urban regeneration, and water networks. Local officials are working to accelerate project submissions to ensure the effective absorption of available financial resources. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Crete Region coordinates 2026–2030 development program with local municipalities The Region of Crete met with local municipalities to coordinate the 2026–2030 Regional Development Program, allocating 2 million euros per municipality for local infrastructure and prioritizing road safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crete-region-coordinates-20262030-development-program-with-local-municipalities ### 2026-08-24: Region of Crete holds consultation for new CAP 2028-2034 The Region of Crete has launched a public consultation running until August 2026 to shape agricultural policy proposals for the 2028-2034 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) period. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/region-of-crete-holds-consultation-for-new-cap-2028-2034 --- Cite as: Regional development and agricultural planning in Crete. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-development-and-agricultural-planning-in-crete