Our Uplands Inquiry Panel
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- Monday, 19th January 2009 at 11:43am
The Panel of our Commissioners who will lead our inquiry into the future of England’s upland communities has been confirmed. The Panel will be chaired by Dr Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, and include Professor Michael Winter, Professor Mark Shucksmith, Dr Jim Cox, Howard Petch and John Varley.
The Panel will lead our inquiry, providing direction and setting its priorities and focus. They'll review the evidence, appraise its content and invite expert opinion to draw conclusions, and make informed policy recommendations to government.
Our inquiry will begin with a public call for evidence in February, closely followed by a series of evidence gathering seminars and regional hearings, each designed to address key challenges facing the future of England’s upland communities. Dates include:
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18 & 19 February - West Midlands
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10 & 11 March - Yorkshire
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18 & 19 March - North East
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25 & 26 March - East Midlands
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23 & 24 April - South West
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19 & 20 May - North West
We'll be adding information about how you can contribute on the main Uplands Communities page shortly, or you can contact the Inquiry Manager at uplandsinquiry@ruralcommunities.gov.uk
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