Rural Strategy - Buckinghamshire County Council

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2. A new Rural Strategy2.1 Why do we need anew Rural Strategy?A Rural Strategy was first prepared in 1999 covering Buckinghamshire and MiltonKeynes. Whilst this was an extensive piece of work that raised the profile of rural issuesand was revised in 2001/2002, its relevance as an effective document has increasinglydwindled over time. The pressures on rural life and the increasing magnitude of theissues facing rural communities, some of which are unique to the area, now requireserious attention to ensure that our rural communities remain strong, vibrant andsustainable. Changes in the political landscape and the introduction of new forms of localgovernance, such as Local Area Agreements, mean opportunities to tackle rural concernsand to maximise positive influence are now greater than ever.The Rural Strategy has been produced by Buckinghamshire Rural Affairs Group (BRAG),in partnership with Milton Keynes By acting as the independent voice for the county’srural communities, BRAG is able to facilitate a strategy that is truly representative of rurallife in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. In outlining the most prominent challengesfacing rural life today, and through the strategic action plan, the Rural Strategy aims tofurther highlight the rural agenda and secure a prosperous and sustainable future for ourrural communities.2.2 A practical anddynamic strategyThe Rural Strategy has been designed to be an accessible and succinctreference point to the most pertinent issues in the county, presenting materialin a format that is concise, backed up by statistical research and promotingpractical action. The Action Plan ensures that the Rural Strategy is morethan a policy document; it identifies real gaps in support and provisionto offer the opportunity for organisations to act accordingly. The RuralStrategy is an effective advocacy tool, ensuring that the rural agendagains a better sense of clarity and understanding, and that ruralissues are prioritised appropriately.
Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Rural Strategy 2008-20122.3 Development of aRural StrategyBRAG analysis ofexisting Bucks andMK Rural StrategyBRAG Steering Groupagreement - proceedwith new Rural StrategyBRAG revival meeting– desire for RuralStrategy renewalBRAG Rural StrategyWorking Groupestablished.Research underwayIssues Paper outlininginitial research circulatedat BRAG ConferenceIssues Paperconsultation ends.Work on Draft beginsDraft Rural Strategycirculated for fullconsultationWoburnSands workshopAston Clinton workshopBeaconsfieldworkshopConsultation ends.Feedback integrated.Rural Strategy 2008-2012launchedFigure 14 Rural Strategydevelopment process19
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