Where is the ‘organisation’ you represent today, based? North Ayrshire South Ayrshire East Ayrshire Pan-Ayrshire Elsewhere locationpm.ppv
Are you employed by that ‘organisation’ or are you a volunteer? employedpm.ppv
In your capacity today are you primarily: Member of an organised community ‘group’ 3rd sector staff Public sector staff Leader staff (or LAG) Elected member Other capacitypm.ppv
Are you still youthful? Under 25 A bit older than that Retired youthfulpm.ppv
Thinking about Rural Ayrshire 21, have you been: Directly involved Indirectly involved Not involved so far (but here to learn and offer future support) involvement.ppv
Have you given up your own time as a volunteer or activist? Yes No owntime.ppv
Have you a clearer understanding of community perceptions, issues and opportunities as a result of RA21? Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not clearerunderstanding.ppv
Are you confident that the communities you are interested in will be able to lead the changes they seek? Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not leadchanges.ppv
Do you believe the various organisations and networks you know of will be able to support community action plans being put into practice? Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not abletosupport.ppv
Do you think community, social and economic development in rural Ayrshire would be more effective if there were to be a rural community forum or network? Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not rcforum.ppv
A possible network ..... Who should be members? Rural Community Associations / Councils Other rural interests: landowners, businesses, development agencies Local Authorities and other public bodies Elected members Anyone else
Rural Community Associations / Councils Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not rcfcommcounils.ppv
Other rural interests: landowners, businesses, development agencies Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not rcfruralint.ppv
Local Authorities and other public bodies Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not rcfla.ppv
Elected members Yes definitely Yes No Definitely not rcfem.ppv
Would you be expected to be involved actively? Yes definitely Maybe Definitely not activeinvolved.ppv
How much time would you be prepared to give to make it work each year? None A few hours A day or two Several days timetogive.ppv Leave the on the table
Discussions Local Steering Group Annual Event / Exchange Identify where support comes from What can Leader do until 2015 Forum good – but another structure? Quick wins Seed funding for rural ideas – leader underspend?
Discussions Communication is vital – feedback from groups should be regular Greater transparency from Community Benefit Clauses and other sources of funding All groups contribute to local newspapers regular Local Authorities to strip out beauracracy Local procurement Focus Young people – new generation of activists
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How useful was what you have heard today? Very useful Useful OK Limited use Waste of my time evaluse.ppv
How satisfied are you with your own participation? Very satisfied Satisfied hmmm Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied evalparticipation.ppv
Have you learned anything today? Yes, lots Yes A little Not a lot Absolutely nothing evallearned.ppv
Do you understand what you should do next? Yes definitely Yes Not sure No Definitely not evalnext.ppv