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30 Boost the rural economy BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy. Ministers could provide a much needed boost to the rural economy during their first 100 days in office, said the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). MPs should take decisive action on rural broadband and reform how land is acquired for major infrastructure projects. The CLA is pressing ministers to act through the legislative programme announced in the Queens Speech on 27 May and the Budget Statement on 8 July. The first 100 days CLA president Henry Robinson said: "The Conservative election campaign set expectations for action during the 'first 100 days' of government and rural businesses will be looking for them to deliver.” 3 immediate priorities – including a Universal Service Obligation for Broadband. "Too many people living and working in the countryside still suffer from poor or non-existent broadband connection," he said. "It is time for ministers to impose a Universal Service Obligation of at least 10Mbps per second on network providers for all rural homes and businesses. "Ministers must end the competitive disadvantage faced by rural businesses." The second priority is a compulsory purchase regime that delivered major infrastructure while being fair to homeowners and landowners. "We have seen good progress in the past year towards much-needed reform of the out-dated compulsory purchase system for major infrastructure projects.It is now time to deliver and end the terrible uncertainty and years of business stagnation that rural firms and families currently suffer. "Any policy or project announcements related to infrastructure like HS2 must have a commitment to compulsory purchase reform at their heart." The CLA also wants an end to what it describes as discrimination against unincorporated family businesses. Many family businesses are sole traders or partnerships and have not benefited from corporation tax cuts, said Mr Robinson. "As the chancellor plans to bring forward a law to guarantee no increases in income tax, national insurance and VAT, he must not forget the discrimination faced by family businesses that have not benefited from corporation tax cuts. "He must work with us to identify incentives through income and property tax reliefs that promote growth amongst these vital entrepreneurial enterprises." Article from Rural Services Network www.rsnonline.org.uk Key appointments in the new Conservative cabinet include: Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Communities and Local John Whittingdale, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Sajid Javid as Business Secretary Amber Rudd as Energy and Climate Change Secretary. It remains to be seen what changes there will be made to Government policies in relation to planning and we anticipate more advocates for protection of the Green Belt; Eric Pickles had shown some respect for Green Belt and AONB land in recent appeal decisions. It is unlikely that there will be any change in the priority given to new house building. Climate change and the environment were not treated as high priorities by any of the political parties in the pre-election arguments. Planning appeal delays The Planning Inspectorate has confirmed that staff shortages at the organisation have led to delays of up to 10 weeks to validate planning and householder appeals. For some inquiry categories this means decisions may take 12 months or thereabouts. The admission of problems has been posted on the Planning Portal. The post says: “We apologise for the delay and are taking measures to address this. We would like to thank you for your understanding and patience during this period. “When your appeal has been confirmed as valid we will then issue a start date letter giving details of the timetable for the appeal.” According the latest appeal handling times published by PINS, the worst affected categories appear to involve enforcement appeal inquires, listed building/conservation area consent appeals considered by written representations and appeals involving lawful development certificates. PINS advised it was recruiting more staff to deal with the growing backlog. Funding for rural historic building conservation Natural England, the department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Forestry Commission have announced that grants of up to 80% of the cost of conservation works to historic buildings in the countryside will be available under the Countryside Stewardship scheme. The funding will be available for works to: Non- residential buildings built with traditional materials Ornamental or architecturally designed buildings “Transitional buildings” that show the introduction of modern materials, but are otherwise in traditional materials, style and function Buildings of historic significance Unconverted historic buildings used in ways for which they were not originally designed. Planning Portal recommends apps for planners The Government’s Planning Portal has issued updated advice about smartphone and tablet apps useful for planners. The new list includes a recently issued Pocket Guide to Planning.
Cotswold District Council met on 19 May and appointed Councillor Mark Annett as its new Chairman for the Municipal Year 2015-16. Cllr Annett (below) was previously the Vice- Chairman and that role will now be filled by Cllr Julian Beale Councillor Lynden Stowe has been re-elected as Leader. Chairmen have been appointed to lead on three committees. Changes to Cabinet are still to be considered. Cllr Lynden Stowe and Cllr Nick Parsons were re-elected as Leader and Deputy Leader respectively. Final decisions on the precise responsibilities of the Cabinet are still pending. (19.05) Three Committee Chairmen (and one Vice-Chairman) were appointed as follows: Planning and Licensing Committee – Cllr Robin Hughes (Chairman) – Cllr Stephen Hirst (Vice-Chairman) Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Cllr Jim Parsons(Chairman) Audit Committee – Cllr Barry Dare Councillor Stowe commented: "I believe that our new Council Chairman and Vice Chairman will be well suited to their new roles, and I also have great confidence in the three Committee Chairmen and one Vice Chairman. The Cabinet will continue to deliver efficiencies and keep costs down for local taxpayers. “I would also like to thank all the councillors from the previous administration who are not serving this time around, and I wish them all the best of luck in the future. In particular, I must highlight the contribution of Cllr Bennett who served as the Council Chairman with distinction and had also previously proved his worth as an able Chairman of the Licensing Committee and Cabinet Member. “ GCC is reminding local businesses to think about pedestrians when putting A boards or furniture on the street outside their premises. The county council has responded to concerns from shoppers in Cotswold towns by asking shop owners to make sure that items for sale, tables and chairs, and A boards were not blocking pavements. The elderly, the disabled and particularly those using mobility scooters, struggle with obstructions It is important to have vibrant and thriving street scenes in towns and villages across Gloucestershire and the county council is keen to support local businesses in achieving this. However, if the council receives complaints, or if street furniture is deemed to be blocking the way, businesses will be asked to remove them as they could be liable for any accidents they cause. Traders are advised to seek their own independent legal advice if they are unsure about placing street furniture on pavements. So if you see a hazard on a footway or road please report it at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/reportit or call 08000 514514. Girl Guides from Bourton on the Water and Guiting Power on a Large scale outdoor event in May. Right: 1 st Bourton Guides Below: 1 St Guiting Power Guides 3 rd July - everyone is welcome NORTH COTSWOLDS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Wednesday 3rd June, 11am TALK by Bruce Smith 'Drovers Ways' Broadwell Village Hall, near Moreton in Marsh. Above: 1 st . Bourton guides Right: Guiting Power 31
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