Leicestershire Rural Conference 2012

‘Foundations for the Future’

Cllr Lesley PendletonChairman of

Leicestershire Rural Partnership

AGENDATime Programme

10.00 amWelcomeLesley Pendleton CC, Chairman of the Leicestershire Rural Partnership

10.05 amAims and agendaAndrew Granger, Andrew Granger & Co Estate Agents

10.10 amKey note speaker Adam Henson, Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter

10.55 am National context and prioritiesSarah McAdam, Head of Rural Communities Policy Unit, Defra

11:15 – 11:40 Refreshments & market place

11.40 amLaunch of the Leicestershire Rural Framework 2011-2014Louise Driver, Rural Partnerships Manager

11:55 am Panel Session – Questions & Answers

12.30 pm LUNCH & Market Place

1.15 pm &2:15 pm

WORKSHOPS (running twice)

3.00pm Feedback and next steps

3.30pm Evaluation & Close

Louise DriverRural Partnerships Manager

• 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…..

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 2011Themes• 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

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Health & Wellbeing

Community Safety

Local Enterprise Partnerships

Children & Young People

Environment

Cross-cutting themes

Access to ServicesTroubled families

HousingRural

Stronger CommunitiesTransport

Blaby

Hinckley & Bosworth

North West Leicestershire

Harborough

Melton

Oadby & Wigston

Charnwood

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A simplified world?

Theme Commissioning Boards

Localities

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Health & Wellbeing

Community Safety

Local Enterprise Partnerships

Children & Young People

Environment

Cross-cutting themes

Access to ServicesTroubled families

HousingStronger Communities

Transport

Blaby

Hinckley & Bosworth

North West Leicestershire

Harborough

Melton

Oadby & Wigston

Charnwood

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A simplified world?

RURAL

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