Community-led planning and the forthcoming Empowerment White Paper - click here for the latest submission from ACRE and partners.
In the ACREheadlines this week.....
ACRE's response to Unlocking the Talents ACRE has submitted a briefing paper in conjunction with Action for Market Towns and NALC in advance of the publication of the Community Empowerment White Paper Bigger voices for rural areas - Government body press release 4 March 2008 One North East have announced that rural communities in their region could have a stronger network of support to turn to for help in running local services in village halls, backing enterprise and bidding for environmental funding. The North East England RCCs, Tees Valley, Northumberland and Durham, have been developing their links as a regional RCC network to give rural areas a stronger voice in planning and policy. The work is supported in part by a £50,860 grant from regional development agency One NorthEast. The work is in line with many of the other regions in England which already have strong regional RCC networks. Sue Shaw, an ACRE trustee, who has been working with the three RCCs in the region, said: "There is a real enthusiasm and optimism about working together to achieve greater recognition of rural issues in North East England. We advocate for appropriate support for our rural communities, building on the long term community development work RCCs have been doing in a wide variety of projects in the region." To see the full press release click here For more information on RCANs regional bodies click here Rural Advocate reports on realities of rural England 3 March 2008 ACRE warmly welcomes the report of the Rural Advocate which outlines a mixed future for England's rural communities. The work of the Rural Advocate continues to be crucial in reminding policy-makers that there is a significant proportion of the rural population whose circumstances and needs still go largely unrecognised by government. However, as the report also states, there are many successful initiatives undertaken by local people, supported by local government and our Rural Community Action Network, which can make a real difference to the lives of rural people, provided they receive greater recognition within national programmes and policies. For more information on the report click here News release - Defra to continue investment in the Rural Community Action network ACRE welcomes the announcement from Defra that they will continue to support the rural advocacy role of the Rural Community Councils at local, regional and national level. The investment will deliver just over £10 million for a period of three years, and is intended to support RCC network activity in ensuring rural community interests are. read more Financial Thresholds The Charity Commission and Office of the Third Sector have jointly published this consultation on a package of proposals to increase various financial thresholds for charities in the Charities Act. The aim of the proposals is to reduce administrative burdens on charities while maintaining an effective regulatory framework. Closing date for responses is 31 March 2008, and full details can be found on the Charity Commissions website Sustainable Communities Act 2007: Consultation on Draft Regulations and Statutory Guidance Published 19 February 2008 This consultation paper seeks views on the draft Regulations and Statutory Guidance for the Sustainable Communities Act 2007. The Guidance is being developed by the Government following the Act coming into force on 23 October 2007. Issues under consultation include: economic development; energy and fuel; environmental protection; general environment; planning, land and premises The consultation will run until the 12 May. |
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