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Leicestershire Rural Conference 2012 ‘ Foundations for the Future’. Cllr Lesley Pendleton Chairman of Leicestershire Rural Partnership. AGENDA. Louise Driver Rural Partnerships Manager. Achievements Local Context Refreshed LRP Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014. Achievements……….
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Leicestershire Rural Conference 2012‘Foundations for the Future’
Cllr Lesley PendletonChairman of Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Achievements • Local Context • Refreshed LRP • Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014
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…..
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 A different world?
Peer Review – Sept 2011 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 Themes • Vision and strategy • Governance and accountability • Achievements and impact • Leadership and relationships • Performance management and learning
* A simplified world? Theme Commissioning Boards Localities Health & Wellbeing Blaby Charnwood Community Safety Harborough Local Enterprise Partnerships Commissioning Board - Executive Cross-cutting themes Access to Services Troubled families Housing Rural Stronger Communities Transport Hinckley & Bosworth Melton Children & Young People North West Leicestershire Oadby & Wigston Environment
* A simplified world? Theme Commissioning Boards Localities Health & Wellbeing Blaby RURAL Charnwood Community Safety Harborough Local Enterprise Partnerships Commissioning Board - Executive Hinckley & Bosworth Cross-cutting themes Access to Services Troubled families Housing Stronger Communities Transport Melton Children & Young People North West Leicestershire Oadby & Wigston Environment
Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014 The BIG 7 priorities
Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014 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