Carnegie UK Trust publishes groundbreaking "Charter for Rural Communities" report.
The most comprehensive and far reaching report on what constitutes
successful rural community development has recently been published
by Carnegie UK
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It identifies the essential ingredients of a thriving rural community on the future. They are:
- Community ownership and management of local assets
- Stronger local governance and effective community action planning
- Stronger social networks founded on high levels of volunteering and skilled support
It argues that concerted, partnership action is required to support “can-do” rural communities, which include:
- A major expansion in community ownership of local assets
- An enhanced role for parish and community councils
- A Centre for Excellence supporting community rural development policy and practice on the ground
- Encouragement and assistance for local communities to develop and manage their own services and to engage in community planning
- A greater role for communities in supporting sustainable development
The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust couldn’t agree
more and believes that its new
Business Plan approach to supporting proper community engagement
and empowerment is fully in line with the Carnegie UK Trust’s
findings.