1. Leicestershire Rural Conference 2012 ‘ Foundations for the Future’

2. Cllr Lesley Pendleton Chairman of Leicestershire Rural Partnership

3. AGENDA TimeProgramme 10.00 am Welcome Lesley Pendleton CC, Chairman of the Leicestershire Rural Partnership 10.05 am Aims and agenda Andrew Granger, Andrew Granger & Co Estate Agents 10.10 am Key note speaker Adam Henson, Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter 10.55 am National context and priorities Sarah McAdam, Head of Rural Communities Policy Unit, Defra 11:15 – 11:40Refreshments & market place 11.40 am Launch of the Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014 Louise Driver, Rural Partnerships Manager 11:55 amPanel Session – Questions & Answers 12.30 pmLUNCH & Market Place 1.15 pm & 2:15 pm WORKSHOPS (running twice) 3.00pmFeedback and next steps 3.30pmEvaluation & Close

4. Louise Driver Rural Partnerships Manager

5. Achievements Local Context Refreshed LRP Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014

6. 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…..

7. 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

8. 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

10. 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?

11. 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

12. Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014 The BIG 7 priorities

13. Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014 The BIG 7 priorities

14. 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

15. Retaining good access to essential services & facilities Deployment of super-fast broadband connectivity to support community, education & business needs

16. Effective & integrated public and community transport provision Rural communities and businesses take responsibility for reducing their carbon footprint

17. 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

18. Q&A Panel Adam Henson Sarah McAdam, Defra Tom Purnell, Leicestershire County Council Andrew Bacon, Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership