8th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities

Thursday 13 September 2007
55 Whitehall, London


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, 12 July 2007.

  4. Matters arising from the minutes of the Commission for Rural Communities meeting held on Thursday, 12 July 2007.

  5. Chief Executive’s report and matters arising
    This report provides updates on activities in the various programme areas during July, August and September, 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 July, August and September.

  7. CRC’s submission to the Efra Select Committee Inquiry on Flooding – to note the CRC’s submission.
    07 CRC 16

  8. Initial response to sub-national review – to note the key issues and opportunities for rural areas.
    07 CRC 17

  9. Commissioners’ working arrangements – to decide on outstanding matters regarding working arrangements.
    07 CRC 18

  10. 1st Quarter Finance Report – for reference.
    07 CRC 19

  11. Update on the Relocation to Hartpury College - CLOSED – this paper will follow under separate cover following the conclusion of discussions.
    07 CRC 20

  12. Any Other Business

  13. Dates of future meetings:
    7 & 8 November – Commission seminars in Cheltenham
    5 December – Commission seminar in London
    6 December – Commission meeting in London