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Present: Cllr Cecilia Motley (Chair) Cllr Robert Heseltine (First Vice Chair), Cllr Peter Stevens, Cllr Gordon Nicolson, Cllr Peter Thornton, Cllr Sue Sanderson (Observer), John Birtwistle (Transport) Officers: Graham Biggs (Chief Executive), David Inman (Director), Andy Dean ...
Present: Cllr Andre Gonzales de Savage (Northamptonshire); Cllr Peter Robinson (Lincolnshire); CFO John Redmond (Shropshire); Jerry Falkner (Cheshire); Cllr Janet Duncton (West Sussex) Graham Biggs (RSN); David Inman (RSN); Advised by:- Martyn Emberson. 1. Notes...
The meeting was attended by: Ellie Brodie- Scotland's Rural College Janet Dwyer- CCRI, University of Gloucestershire Paul Milbourne- University of Cardiff Graham Biggs, Brian Wilson, David Inman, Jane Hart- Rural England Apologies were received from Ruth McAreavey (Queen's...
Present: Alison McLean (Chair and ex CRC); Graham Biggs (RE); David Inman (RE); Brian Wilson (RE); Andy Dean (RE); Jane Hart (RE); Trevor Cherrett (TCPA); Justin Martin (Defra); Hetal Herani (Defra);Richard Quallington (ACRE);;Janet Dwyer (CCRI/UoG); Erica Popplewell (CPRE);;...
Attendance & Apologies The same as listed in the notes of the Rural Assembly Meeting. 1. Election of Chairman for ensuing year Cllr Cecilia Motley, Shropshire CC, (Chair of the Sparse Rural Sub Group) was elected formally as...
Present: David Inman, Graham Biggs, Rev Richard Kirlew, Malcolm Leading, (Oxon Parish Clerks Assoc), Cecilia Motley, John Birtwistle Apologies Stuart Horne 1. Election of Chairman for the ensuing year Rev Richard Kirlew re-appointed Chairman. 2. Minutes of...
Apologies and Attendance - To view click here To download the agenda for this meeting, click here To download the minutes for this meeting, click here 1 Apologies for absence Members noted apologies for...
Apologies and Attendance - To view click here To download the agenda for this meeting, click here To download the minutes for this meeting, click here 1 ...
Notes of Rural England Stakeholder Group Meeting, London 2nd November 2015 Present: Alison McLean (Chair and ex CRC); Graham Biggs (RE); David Inman (RE); Brian Wilson (RE); Andy...
RURAL UNITARY GROUP - A group within a group In Attendance: Cllr Cecilia Motley - Shropshire Council/RSN Chair, Cllr Roger Begy - Rutland Council, Cllr Neil Butters - Bath &...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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