2nd Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities

Thursday, 9 November 2006, from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
John Dower House, Cheltenham


Minutes of the meeting


Agenda

  1. Chairman’s introduction

  2. Apologies for absence and declaration of interests

  3. Minutes of the Commission for Rural Communities meeting held on Thursday, 5 October 2006

  4. Matters arising from the minutes of the Commission for Rural Communities meeting held on Thursday, 5 October

  5. Chief Executive’s report and matters arising
    This report provides updates on activities in the various programme areas during October together with updates on decisions taken by the Commissioners.

  6. Rural Advocate’s report and matters arising
    This report provides an update on activities in October and November.

  7. Mid-year Corporate Plan 2006/07 Progress Report   091106/6
    This paper asks Commissioners to note progress against delivering the 2006/07 Corporate Plan.

  8. Best Practice Strategy Update      091106/7
    The purpose of this paper is to update Commissioners on progress in implementing the Best Practice Strategy and the early lessons learned.

  9. The Government’s Social Exclusion Action Plan    091106/8
    The purpose of this paper is to update Commissioners on the content of the recent Cabinet Office Social Exclusion Action Plan and the outcome of a subsequent meeting between the Chairman and the Cabinet Office Secretary of State.

  10. Any Other Business

  11. Date of the next meeting: Thursday, 7 December 2006 at John Dower House, Cheltenham