Leicestershire Rural Conference 2012 ‘ Foundations for the Future’
Cllr Lesley Pendleton Chairman of Leicestershire Rural Partnership
AGENDA TimeProgramme am Welcome Lesley Pendleton CC, Chairman of the Leicestershire Rural Partnership am Aims and agenda Andrew Granger, Andrew Granger & Co Estate Agents am Key note speaker Adam Henson, Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter am National context and priorities Sarah McAdam, Head of Rural Communities Policy Unit, Defra 11:15 – 11:40Refreshments & market place am Launch of the Leicestershire Rural Framework Louise Driver, Rural Partnerships Manager 11:55 amPanel Session – Questions & Answers pmLUNCH & Market Place 1.15 pm & 2:15 pm WORKSHOPS (running twice) 3.00pmFeedback and next steps 3.30pmEvaluation & Close
Louise Driver Rural Partnerships Manager
Achievements Local Context Refreshed LRP Leicestershire Rural Framework
Achievements……… £965,000 private sector leverage Over 350 businesses supported 140 jobs created / safeguarded 100 communities supported 85 people supported to access work / training 56 New Affordable Rural Homes Development of RPT, F&D Strategy…..
A different world? Then Regional structures Lots of national guidance Funding Growth economy Universal services Extensive partnership structures Now Sub-regions Localism / Streamlined guidance Funding cuts Economic downturn Targeted services Joint working
Peer Review – Sept 2011 Themes Vision and strategy Governance and accountability Achievements and impact Leadership and relationships Performance management and learning Findings A single, tighter managing group Opportunities for debate and influence New ways to influence the LLEP and commissioning hubs Utilise skills and experience of partners in task and finish groups Stronger engagement with communities / businesses
Theme Commissioning Boards Localities Commissioning Board - Executive Health & Wellbeing Community Safety Local Enterprise Partnerships Children & Young People Environment Cross-cutting themes Access to Services Troubled families Housing Rural Stronger Communities Transport Blaby Hinckley & Bosworth North West Leicestershire Harborough Melton Oadby & Wigston Charnwood * A simplified world?
Theme Commissioning Boards Localities Commissioning Board - Executive Health & Wellbeing Community Safety Local Enterprise Partnerships Children & Young People Environment Cross-cutting themes Access to Services Troubled families Housing Stronger Communities Transport Blaby Hinckley & Bosworth North West Leicestershire Harborough Melton Oadby & Wigston Charnwood * A simplified world? RURAL
Leicestershire Rural Framework The BIG 7 priorities
Leicestershire Rural Framework The BIG 7 priorities
Active inclusive and empowered parish councils & meetings Sustainable growth, high quality employment opportunities & increased vocational training in priority sectors Increased availability of affordable rural housing
Retaining good access to essential services & facilities Deployment of super-fast broadband connectivity to support community, education & business needs
Effective & integrated public and community transport provision Rural communities and businesses take responsibility for reducing their carbon footprint
So what next…….. Establish Refreshed LRP Board Finalise Commissioning Plan Consolidate Relationships Secure & target resources Deliver, monitor & review add value Ongoing liaison with communities & businesses
Q&A Panel Adam Henson Sarah McAdam, Defra Tom Purnell, Leicestershire County Council Andrew Bacon, Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership